Sheppard vs Adams

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheppard

Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #3,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: English

English American

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Adams Rank #3,243

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Adams more popular?

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Adams mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Adams means "son of Adam" (English origin).

Are Sheppard and Adams boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Adams is primarily a boy name.