Sheppard vs Claude

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 #3,333 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of the Claudian family, lame"

Origin: Latin

French English Belgian

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Claude Rank #3,333

Claude is more popular, ranked #3333 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Claude more popular?

Claude is more popular, ranked #3333 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Claude mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Claude means "of the Claudian family, lame" (Latin origin).

Are Sheppard and Claude boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Claude is primarily a boy name.