Shepherd vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Shepherd Rank #311

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Shepherd or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Nicholas mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Shepherd and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.