Sheldon vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Sheldon or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Cai mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Sheldon and Cai boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.