Wave vs Sheppard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Boy #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Wave Rank #3,245

Sheppard Rank #3,338

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

Is Wave or Sheppard more popular?

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

What do Wave and Sheppard mean?

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

Are Wave and Sheppard boy or girl names?

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