Sheppard vs Ferry

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 #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Ferry Rank #32,658

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Sheppard or Ferry more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Ferry mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Sheppard and Ferry boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.