Shepherd vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Shepherd Rank #311

Killian Rank #370

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Shepherd or Killian more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Killian mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shepherd and Killian boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.