Shepherd vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Shepherd Rank #311

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Shepherd or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Hayes mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Shepherd and Hayes boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.