Sheldon vs Flint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Flint Rank #1,981

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #1981 for Flint.

Is Sheldon or Flint more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Flint mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Sheldon and Flint boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.