Sheppard vs Hansen

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 #3,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans"

Origin: Scandinavian

Danish Norwegian German American

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Hansen Rank #3,360

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3360 for Hansen.

Is Sheppard or Hansen more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Hansen at #3360 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Hansen mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Hansen means "son of Hans" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Sheppard and Hansen boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Hansen is primarily a boy name.