Shepherd

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHP-erd ]

Girl Name #10,654 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shepherd is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EHP-erd.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #10,654
Total SSA Count: 10

Nicknames

She Shy Sheie Shepie

Also a Boy Name

Shepherd is also used as a boy name, ranked #311.

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Similar Names

Shirley Sherman Shirley Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shepherd

Is Shepherd a boy or girl name?

Shepherd is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #10654. As a boy name, it is ranked #311. Shepherd is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shepherd?

Shepherd is pronounced sh-EHP-erd.

How popular is the name Shepherd?

Shepherd is currently ranked #10654 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shepherd?

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

Is Shepherd a common or rare name?

Shepherd is an uncommon name, ranked #10654 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shepherd

Shepherd is a girl name .

Is Shepherd a boy or girl name? Shepherd is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,654 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #311. Shepherd is more commonly used as a boy name.

Shepherd is currently ranked #10,654 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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