Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. SHEHP-ərd [key·IPA] Meaning & History Occupational name meaning "shepherd, sheep herder", from Old English sceaphyrde. Related NamesDetails VariantsShepard, SheppardGiven Name DescendantShepherd(English) Categories actors, actresses, animals, athletes, occupations, word names Entry updated December 14, 2019
