Sheldon vs Lemuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Lemuel Rank #2,131

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Sheldon or Lemuel more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Lemuel mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sheldon and Lemuel boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.