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.
About 40 boys were named Sheppard in 2025.
Australian indie pop band known for the hit Geronimo
American philanthropist and founder of psychiatric hospitals
Lieutenant Colonel and lead character in Stargate Atlantis · Stargate Atlantis
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
