Sheldon vs Henderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American Jewish American

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Boy #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American Caribbean

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Henderson Rank #2,087

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #2087 for Henderson.

Is Sheldon or Henderson more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Henderson at #2087 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Henderson mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin).

Are Sheldon and Henderson boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Henderson is primarily a boy name.