What does the name Sheldon mean?

The name Sheldon means "Of the steep valley".

What is the origin of the name Sheldon?

Sheldon is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 80 babies were named Sheldon in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Sheldon is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 80 ↘

All-Time Total: 36,423

Peak Year: 1992

Sheldon is of Old English origin, meaning "steep hill."

Boy names closely related to Sheldon

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Girl names closely related to Sheldon

Kiarra Zahara Sapphire Sahara Keara Ciarra Samiah Deanna

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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