Shepard vs Melvin

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 #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Shepard Rank #942

Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Melvin mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Shepard and Melvin boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.