Sheldon vs Jed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Jed Rank #1,993

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Sheldon or Jed more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Jed mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sheldon and Jed boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.