Sheppard vs Welles

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 #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Welles Rank #3,522

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Sheppard or Welles more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Welles mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Sheppard and Welles boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Welles is primarily a boy name.