Down vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American Jewish American

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Down Rank #63,580

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Down or Sheldon more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Sheldon mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Down and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Down is primarily a girl name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.