Sheldon vs Jennings

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jen (John)"

Origin: English

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Jennings Rank #1,956

Jennings is more popular, ranked #1956 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Sheldon or Jennings more popular?

Jennings is more popular, ranked #1956 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Jennings mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Jennings means "son of Jen (John)" (English origin).

Are Sheldon and Jennings boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Jennings is primarily a boy name.