Lemuel vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

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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Lemuel Rank #2,131

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Lemuel or Sheldon more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Sheldon mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lemuel and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.