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Shepherd
BoyEnglish origin · /SHEP-erd/ · biblical
Meaning: One who tends sheep.
Popularity 7/1002 syllables↑ Rising
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Today, Shepherd is a rare name (popularity 7/100).
It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.
The name Shepherd originates from the Old English term 'sceaphierde', which combines 'sceap' (sheep) and 'hierde' (herdsman). It was traditionally an occupational surname for someone who herded sheep, later adopted as a given name. The name carries strong biblical connotations, referencing the pastoral imagery of the Good Shepherd.
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