Shephard
SHEH-perd
Popularity
#9706
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
68
Peak Year
#10 in 2021
First Recorded
1952
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
An occupational surname, 'Shephard' refers to someone who tends sheep. A variant spelling of Shepherd.
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