Shepherd vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shepherd Rank #311

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Shepherd or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Simon mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shepherd and Simon boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.