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Shepherd vs Asa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shepherd Rank #311
Asa Rank #475

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shepherd or Asa more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Asa mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shepherd and Asa boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.

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