Sheppard vs Ralf

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 #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Ralf Rank #32,528

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Sheppard or Ralf more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Ralf mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Sheppard and Ralf boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.