Sheppard vs Reeve

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 #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

English American Canadian

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Reeve Rank #3,416

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Is Sheppard or Reeve more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Reeve mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Sheppard and Reeve boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.