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Shepherd vs Abraham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abraham

Boy #204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#204
Total SSA Count
1,729
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shepherd Rank #311
Abraham Rank #204

Abraham is more popular, ranked #204 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shepherd or Abraham more popular?

Abraham is more popular, ranked #204 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Abraham mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shepherd and Abraham boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Abraham is primarily a boy name.

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