Shepherd vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Shepherd Rank #311

Hector Rank #381

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Shepherd or Hector more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Hector mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Shepherd and Hector boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.