Shepherd vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Shepherd Rank #311

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Shepherd or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Richard mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Shepherd and Richard boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.