Sir vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sir

Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Sir Rank #1,964

Sheldon Rank #1,966

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

Is Sir or Sheldon more popular?

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

What do Sir and Sheldon mean?

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

Are Sir and Sheldon boy or girl names?

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