Shepard vs Maurice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepard

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

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Shepard Rank #942

Maurice Rank #932

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Maurice more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Maurice mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Shepard and Maurice boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.