36 Baby Names Meaning 'Shepherd'

In the olden times, names and surnames were often inspired by one’s profession. Names that mean ‘shepherd,’ may or may not directly refer to a shepherd but are certainly connected to the qualities associated with the profession. For the followers of Christianity, the symbolism of a shepherd goes beyond just looking after a sheep. In the Bible, shepherds represent leaders of God’s people (1). Jesus Christ is called the ‘Good Shepherd,’ symbolizing care, guidance, and sacrifice for one’s flock. Hence, Christians consider shepherd-related names significant. Names meaning ‘shepherd’ are loved by parents for many reasons. The English name Shepherd referring to a ‘sheep herder,’ is adored by parents who believe that the name symbolizes Christ and his followers. Another well-known example is the short and sweet name Roi meaning ‘my shepherd’ in Hebrew. Pastor is another beautiful name, which means ‘shepherd’ in Late Latin and is often used in both religious and secular contexts. If you are looking for a rare name, consider Nolawi, which means ‘the shepherd’ in Ge’ez. The cool Elroi is another example of a memorable Hebrew name meaning ‘God is my shepherd.’ Its religious meaning adds to its natural appeal. If you find shepherd-related names fascinating, have a look at the list below. These are names picked from different languages. Pick the one that best suits your preferences.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Shepherd		Boy	Shepherd; Sheepherder
Shepard		Boy	Herder of sheep; Shepherd
Sheppard		Boy	Shepherd; Sheepherder
Roi		Boy	Famous ruler; My shepherd
Shep		Boy	Shepherd; Sheepherder
Sarkis		Boy	A shepherd; Servant
Nolawi		Unisex	Shepherd
Shephard		Boy	Herder of sheep; Shepherd
Elroi		Unisex	God is my shepherd; God who sees me; King
Schaefer		Unisex	Shepherd
Schafer		Unisex	Shepherd or farmer
Roee		Boy	My shepherd
Schaeffer		Boy	A household steward; Bailiff; Shepherd
Shafer		Boy	Shepherd; Estate manager
Roey		Boy	My shepherd; He will add; Yahweh is gracious
Pastor		Boy	Shepherd; Religious leader; Clergy person;
Devagopa		Boy	Shepherd of the Gods; One who is a cow-herd for God's
Ajapala		Boy	A banyan tree which is famous in Buddhist literature; Goatherd; Shepherd in Sanskrit
Berger		Boy	Mountain; Shepherd
Calbex		Boy	One who is a shepherd
Calvex		Boy	A man who is a shepherd
Dubem		Boy	The Lord is my shepherd
Ghannam		Boy	One who is a shepherd
Ghannan		Boy	Two friends of Prophet Muhammed; Shepherd
Hogg		Boy	Swineherd; Shepherd
Jordaan		Unisex	Refreshing, cherishing; Shepherd or horsemen by profession
Pan		Boy	Shepherd; Protector; Baker
Ruma		Girl	A salt mine or salt lake; A noble woman who rose from the sea of milk; Name of the wife of the monkey-chief Sugriva; Precious stone; Lapis Lazuli; Fasten; Halt; Shepherd; Reality; Polish; Sprout; Linen; Hemp
Shepp		Boy	Short form of Shepherd, an occupational name
Shepperd		Boy	Shepherd
Snytra		Boy	One who is a shepherd
Serghei		Boy	Protector; Shepherd
Raguel		Boy	God shall pasture; Shepherd
Laoghaire		Unisex	Shepherd; Calf herder
Roie		Unisex	Shepherd; Behold
Sariha		Girl	Shepherd