Shepard vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Shepard Rank #942

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Mathew mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shepard and Mathew boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.