Shepard vs Khai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepard

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#942
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Khai

Boy #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#949
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shepard Rank #942
Khai Rank #949

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #949 for Khai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shepard or Khai more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Khai at #949 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Khai mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Shepard and Khai boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Khai is primarily a boy name.

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