Shepard

Shepard Meaning & Origin

About Shepard
The name Shepard is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "shepherd." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked as a shepherd, tending to and caring for sheep. The name symbolizes the role of a caretaker, protector, and guide, reflecting qualities such as leadership, compassion, and a nurturing nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shepard are male.

Shepard Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 7.73% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XPRT
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S01063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 P ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛpərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XPRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shepard in Braille

Here's how to represent Shepard in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shepard in braille

How to Spell the Name Shepard in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shepard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shepard in sign language

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