Sheppard vs Kol

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 #3,334 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark, coal-black"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Kol Rank #3,334

Kol is more popular, ranked #3334 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Kol more popular?

Kol is more popular, ranked #3334 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Kol mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Kol means "dark, coal-black" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Sheppard and Kol boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Kol is primarily a boy name.