Sheppard vs Wave

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 #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Wave Rank #3,245

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Wave more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Wave mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Sheppard and Wave boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.