Sheppard vs Zebedee

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 #3,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Christian

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Sheppard Rank #3,338

Zebedee Rank #3,226

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Sheppard or Zebedee more popular?

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Sheppard and Zebedee mean?

Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin). Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sheppard and Zebedee boy or girl names?

Sheppard is primarily a boy name. Zebedee is primarily a boy name.