Sheppard vs Gates

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 #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Gates mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Sheppard and Gates boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.