Sheldon vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

✓ All Clear

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Callister Rank #43,579

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Sheldon or Callister more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Callister mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Sheldon and Callister boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.