Sheppard vs Erickson

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 #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Erickson Rank #3,351

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Is Sheppard or Erickson more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Erickson mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sheppard and Erickson boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Erickson is primarily a boy name.