Jules vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

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Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Jules Rank #1,841

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Jules or Sheldon more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Jules and Sheldon mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Jules and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.