Shepherd - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Shepherd \sh(e)-phe-rd\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "shepherd". Occupational name. Mostly 19th-century use. "Pooh" illustrator Ernest Shepard.

Shepherd has 6 variant forms: Shep, Shepard, Shephard, Shepp, Sheppard and Shepperd.

For more information, see also the related name Carden.

Shepherd is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Shepherd. Click here to compare Shepherd with related baby names.