Sheldon vs Holt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Holt Rank #1,918

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Sheldon or Holt more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Holt mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Sheldon and Holt boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.