Shep
Derived from the Old English 'bletsian', meaning a divine gift or a prayer for protection; it describes someone who brings light and joy to others with a naturally uplifting and compassionate personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 235 |
| Gender | Male (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 2021 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2021 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
Name Traits & Attributes
Top States
Notable People
Blessin Giraldo (Public speaker and subject of the documentary 'Step') · Blessing Okagbare (Olympic medalist and world-class track athlete) · Blessing Liman (First female military pilot in the Nigerian Air Force) · Blessing Eleke (Professional soccer player known for international play) · Blessing Afrifah (Champion sprinter specializing in the 200-meter dash)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Similar Names
Get the full Name Scout experience on iOS & Android
Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered phonetic analysis, generate tournament brackets, and sync favorites across devices. Backed by 33,000+ names from SSA records (1910–2025).