Shepard vs Jimmy

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 #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

English American Irish Australian

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Shepard Rank #942

Jimmy Rank #860

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Jimmy more popular?

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Jimmy mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Shepard and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.