Sheppard vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheppard

Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

English German Dutch Christian

12 High Risk

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Sheppard or Bartholomew more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Bartholomew mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Sheppard and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.