Ramey vs Shephard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ramey

Boy #12,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oarsman; counsel and power"

Origin: Latin via Remigius

Cultural Roots

American French Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,106
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ram, Ray

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ramey Rank #12,106
Shephard Rank #11,971

Shephard is more popular, ranked #11971 vs #12106 for Ramey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ramey ___

  • Ramey James
  • Ramey Lee
  • Ramey Scott
  • Ramey Dean
  • Ramey Wayne

Shephard ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ramey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ramey or Shephard more popular?

Shephard is more popular, ranked #11971 compared to Ramey at #12106 in the United States.

What do Ramey and Shephard mean?

Ramey means "oarsman; counsel and power" (Latin via Remigius origin).

Are Ramey and Shephard boy or girl names?

Ramey is primarily a boy name. Shephard is primarily a boy name.

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