Shepard vs Rey

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 #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Shepard Rank #942

Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Shepard or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Rey mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Shepard and Rey boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.