Shepherd vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Shepherd Rank #311

Russell Rank #368

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Shepherd or Russell more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Russell mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Shepherd and Russell boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.