Opie vs Sheppard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Opie

Boy #3,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy friend, divine wealth"

Origin: Old English Os- prefix names

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,175
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Opie Rank #3,175
Sheppard Rank #3,338

Opie is more popular, ranked #3175 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Opie ___

  • Opie James
  • Opie Lee
  • Opie Thomas
  • Opie Ray
  • Opie Dale
  • Opie Wayne

Sheppard ___

  • Sheppard James
  • Sheppard Thomas
  • Sheppard Cole
  • Sheppard Lee
  • Sheppard Grant
  • Sheppard Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Opie

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If you choose Sheppard

Fletcher Mason Cooper Tucker Walker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Opie or Sheppard more popular?

Opie is more popular, ranked #3175 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Opie and Sheppard mean?

Opie means "wealthy friend, divine wealth" (Old English Os- prefix names origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Opie and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Opie is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.

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