Shepherd; one who tends sheep
Derived from the Middle English occupational surname for a sheep herder. It historically denoted someone responsible for the care and protection of a flock, often carrying connotations of guidance and watchfulness.
Less common today
Sheppard isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,040 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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