Sheldon vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Sheldon or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Edson mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Sheldon and Edson boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.