Sheppard vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheppard

Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Ken mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sheppard and Ken boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.