Sheppard vs Madison

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 #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

American English

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Madison Rank #3,305

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Madison more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Madison mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin).

Are Sheppard and Madison boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a boy name.