Shepherd vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Shepherd Rank #311

Damien Rank #345

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Shepherd or Damien more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Damien mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Shepherd and Damien boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.