Shepherd vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Shepherd Rank #311

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Shepherd or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Paul mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Shepherd and Paul boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.