Shepard vs Leroy

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 #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

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Shepard Rank #942

Leroy Rank #864

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Leroy more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Leroy mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Shepard and Leroy boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.