Shepherd vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Shepherd Rank #311

Alexis Rank #485

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #485 for Alexis.

Is Shepherd or Alexis more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Alexis mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Shepherd and Alexis boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.