Shepard vs Keith

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 #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Shepard Rank #942

Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Keith mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Shepard and Keith boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.