Sheppard vs Niles

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 #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Niles mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Sheppard and Niles boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.