Sheldon \sh(el)-don\ as a boy's name is pronounced SHEL-den. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Sheldon 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.