Shepherd vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Shepherd Rank #311

Kyle Rank #440

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Shepherd or Kyle more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Kyle mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Shepherd and Kyle boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.