Jed vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Jed Rank #1,993

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Jed or Sheldon more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Sheldon mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Jed and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.