Sheldon vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Sheldon or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Hiram mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sheldon and Hiram boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.