Shepard vs Makoa

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 #1,118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the koa (warrior tree)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

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Shepard Rank #942

Makoa Rank #1,118

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1118 for Makoa.

Is Shepard or Makoa more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Makoa at #1118 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Makoa mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Makoa means "the koa (warrior tree)" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Shepard and Makoa boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Makoa is primarily a boy name.