Shepard vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepard

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Shepard Rank #942

Jakob Rank #1,123

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Shepard or Jakob more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Jakob mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shepard and Jakob boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.