Shepard vs Wallace

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 #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Shepard Rank #942

Wallace Rank #981

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #981 for Wallace.

Is Shepard or Wallace more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Wallace mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Shepard and Wallace boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.