Sheldon vs Mordecai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,048 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"servant of Marduk"

Origin: Babylonian

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Mordecai Rank #2,048

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #2048 for Mordecai.

Is Sheldon or Mordecai more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Mordecai at #2048 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Mordecai mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Mordecai means "servant of Marduk" (Babylonian origin).

Are Sheldon and Mordecai boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Mordecai is primarily a boy name.