Sheppard
SHEP-erd
Popularity
#3374
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
676
Peak Year
#38 in 2023
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English occupational surname meaning 'shepherd'. It denotes someone who tends sheep, symbolizing care and guidance.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
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Famous Namesakes
Mark Sheppard
British-American actor in Supernatural and Battlestar Galactica
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