Sheldon vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Ellison Rank #2,058

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Sheldon or Ellison more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Ellison mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Sheldon and Ellison boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.