Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Derived from 'sheep'
Pronunciation: shep, /ʃɛp/, SH EH P
Popularity Rank: #135,534
Derived from the Old English word 'sceap' meaning 'sheep'. In modern times, Shep is often used as a nickname for names such as Shepherd or Shepherdess.
The name Shep is of English origin and means Derived from 'sheep', used as a nickname for Shepherd or Shepherdess., Shepherd. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Shep is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 28 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: shep
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ʃɛp/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH EH P
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
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At NamesLook, the name Shep is recorded 159 times globally, ranking it as the 135,534th most common name worldwide.
Shep is most prevalent in United States of America, with 75 occurrences, making it the 20,979th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Shep is found among 1 in every 24121 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #20,979 | 1 : 24,121 |
| United Kingdom | #18,784 | 1 : 26,105 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shep from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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