Sheldon vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Clive Rank #2,057

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Sheldon or Clive more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Clive mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Sheldon and Clive boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.