Sheppard vs Ward

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 #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Ward Rank #3,309

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Ward more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Ward mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Sheppard and Ward boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.