Zev vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zev

Boy #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli American

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Zev Rank #908

Shepard Rank #942

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Zev or Shepard more popular?

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Zev and Shepard mean?

Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Zev and Shepard boy or girl names?

Zev is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.