Sheldon vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Dave Rank #2,019

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Sheldon or Dave more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Dave mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sheldon and Dave boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.