Shepard

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHP-erd ]

Girl Name #42,921 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shepard is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EHP-erd.

Parents who love the name Shepard often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #42,921
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

She Shy Sheie Shepie

Also a Boy Name

Shepard is also used as a boy name, ranked #942.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shepard

Is Shepard a boy or girl name?

Shepard is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #42921. As a boy name, it is ranked #942. Shepard is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shepard?

Shepard is pronounced sh-EHP-erd.

How popular is the name Shepard?

Shepard is currently ranked #42921 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shepard?

Common nicknames for Shepard include She, Shy, Sheie, and Shepie.

Is Shepard a common or rare name?

Shepard is an uncommon name, ranked #42921 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shepard

Shepard is a girl name .

Is Shepard a boy or girl name? Shepard is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #42,921 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #942. Shepard is more commonly used as a boy name.

Shepard is currently ranked #42,921 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shepard include She, Shy, Sheie, and Shepie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.