Sheppard vs Layden

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 #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Layden Rank #3,272

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Layden more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Layden mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Sheppard and Layden boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.