Shepherd vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Shepherd Rank #311

Damon Rank #456

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Shepherd or Damon more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Damon mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Shepherd and Damon boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.