Sheppard vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheppard

Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Sampson Rank #3,474

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Sheppard or Sampson more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Sampson mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sheppard and Sampson boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.