Sheppard vs Ember

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 #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Ember Rank #3,159

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Ember more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Ember mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Sheppard and Ember boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Ember is primarily a boy name.