Sheldon vs Sir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

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Sheldon Rank #1,966

Sir Rank #1,964

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Sheldon or Sir more popular?

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Sheldon and Sir mean?

Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin). Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin).

Are Sheldon and Sir boy or girl names?

Sheldon is primarily a boy name. Sir is primarily a boy name.