Sheppard vs Emmit

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 #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hardworking; powerful"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

American English Irish

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Emmit Rank #3,443

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3443 for Emmit.

Is Sheppard or Emmit more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Emmit at #3443 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Emmit mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin).

Are Sheppard and Emmit boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Emmit is primarily a boy name.