Sheldon - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Sheldon \sh(el)-don\ is pronounced SHEL-den. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "steep valley". Also possibly "flat-topped hill". Place name. See also Shelton. Author Sidney Sheldon.

Sheldon has 2 variant forms: Shelden and Sheldin.

Baby names that sound like Sheldon are Chelton and Chilton.

Sheldon is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Sheldon. Click here to compare Sheldon with related baby names.