Sheldon vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Sheldon or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Craig mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Sheldon and Craig boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.