Obed vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,942
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Sheldon

Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,966
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shel, Shelley

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Obed Rank #1,942
Sheldon Rank #1,966

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Obed ___

  • Obed James
  • Obed Michael
  • Obed Samuel
  • Obed Elias
  • Obed David
  • Obed John

Sheldon ___

  • Sheldon James
  • Sheldon Edward
  • Sheldon Thomas
  • Sheldon Robert
  • Sheldon Alan
  • Sheldon Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Obed

Naomi Ruth Eli Ezra Miriam

If you choose Sheldon

Leonard Howard Raj Penny Amy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obed or Sheldon more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Obed and Sheldon mean?

Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Obed and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Obed is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.

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