Von vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Von

Boy #1,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from, of (noble German particle)"

Origin: German

German American African American

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Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American Jewish American

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Von Rank #1,999

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #1999 for Von.

Is Von or Sheldon more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Von at #1999 in the United States.

What do Von and Sheldon mean?

Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Von and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Von is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.