US Popularity:9954
Origin:British
Meaning:Shepherd
We’ve rounded up the perfect name for baby! Shep is a masculine name of Old English origin, derived from the classic surname Shepard. Initially, an occupational name that denoted one who herded sheep for a living, this short but sweet name stands its ground by itself. Whether you recognize this name from the likes of TV personality Shep Rose, Vineyard Vines cofounder Shep Murray, or George Of The Jungle’s trusty pet elephant, Shep is a name that will corral plenty of good things towards baby!

Shep Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Shep is currently #9954 in U.S. births
Boy:Shep is currently #3369 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#9954
in 2022
+ 950
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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