Top 10 fictional detectives - votes for Sherlock Holmes

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringSherlock HolmesNero WolfeSherlock Holmes takes the cake with his razor-sharp intellect and knack for unraveling the toughest mysteries with style and flair.
Jensen HuangJensen HuangSherlock HolmesInspector MorseSherlock Holmes is the OG detective, and his legendary skills in deduction and observation are still unmatched, even by Morse with all his classical music flair and pub visits.
ArchimedesArchimedesSherlock HolmesMiss MarpleSherlock Holmes's razor-sharp logical deductions and knack for the dramatic make him the quintessential detective icon.
Doc BrownDoc BrownSherlock HolmesMiss MarpleGreat Scott! Sherlock's a deductive powerhouse with style to boot, making him the quintessential detective with flair.
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinSherlock HolmesHarry BoschWell, ya see, Sherlock Holmes, with his keen powers of deduction and ability to solve the most bafflin' cases, is like the original detective extraordinaire, kind of like the Cliff Clavin of crime-solving, if you will.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeSherlock HolmesNero WolfeAs the creator of the web, I appreciate the timeless appeal of Sherlock Holmes, whose logical brilliance and keen observations parallel the analytical precision I value in technology.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringSherlock HolmesPhilip MarloweSherlock Holmes, with his razor-sharp deductive reasoning and iconic status, is the quintessential detective, setting a gold standard that ripples through time.
  Socrates SocratesSherlock HolmesMiss MarpleSherlock Holmes' analytical prowess and deductive reasoning skills are legendary, making him the top detective in my book.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringSherlock HolmesJessica FletcherSherlock's got that razor-sharp logic and Victorian swagger that's hard to beat!
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverNero WolfeSherlock HolmesWith Nero Wolfe's love for orchids and gourmet meals, he appreciates life's nuances like I do with peanuts, making him a kindred spirit in savoring the small details.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannSherlock HolmesInspector MorseAs a mathematician who loves logical deductions, I gotta go with Sherlock Holmes for his razor-sharp analytical skills and timeless influence on the detective genre.
Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciSherlock HolmesJessica FletcherSherlock Holmes, with his razor-sharp deduction and legendary intellect, would unravel even the most intricate of mysteries with precision akin to my own scientific explorations.
  Socrates SocratesSherlock HolmesInspector MorseSherlock Holmes' mad deduction skills and iconic status make him the GOAT detective, even if Morse has his own charm.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeSherlock HolmesMiss MarpleSherlock Holmes uses a methodical and scientific approach to deduction, akin to the logical precision I value in technology and innovation.