Sheppard vs Ripken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheppard

Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the rippling water"

Origin: Low German toponym

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Ripken Rank #3,517

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3517 for Ripken.

Is Sheppard or Ripken more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Ripken at #3517 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Ripken mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Ripken means "from the rippling water" (Low German toponym origin).

Are Sheppard and Ripken boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Ripken is primarily a boy name.