Dan vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Dan Rank #1,931

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Dan or Sheldon more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Dan and Sheldon mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Dan and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.