Sheppard vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheppard

Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Irish English American Australian

15 High Risk

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Burke mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Sheppard and Burke boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.