Shepard vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Shepard Rank #942

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Ray mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Shepard and Ray boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.