Sheppard vs Macen

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 #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

American English

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Macen Rank #3,233

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Macen more popular?

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Macen mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin).

Are Sheppard and Macen boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Macen is primarily a boy name.