Shepherd vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Shepherd Rank #311

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Shepherd or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Avery mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Shepherd and Avery boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.