Sheldon vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,877 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)"

Origin: African

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Kru Rank #1,877

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Sheldon or Kru more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Kru mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Sheldon and Kru boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.