Dave vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Dave Rank #2,019

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Sheldon more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Sheldon mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Dave and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.