Shem vs Nadav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shem

Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

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Boy #6,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, willing giver"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish

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Shem Rank #6,712

Nadav Rank #6,697

Nadav is more popular, ranked #6697 vs #6712 for Shem.

Is Shem or Nadav more popular?

Nadav is more popular, ranked #6697 compared to Shem at #6712 in the United States.

What do Shem and Nadav mean?

Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin). Nadav means "generous, willing giver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shem and Nadav boy or girl names?

Shem is primarily a boy name. Nadav is primarily a boy name.