Cher

Q: Is Cher a boy or girl name?

Cher is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #7677, and as a girl name it ranks #28372.

Q: How popular is the name Cher?

Cher is ranked #7677 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR ]

Boy Name #7,677 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Cher is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EHR.

Parents who love the name Cher often also consider Zale, East, Stevan .

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Popularity Over Time

#7,677

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,677
Total SSA Count: 11

Alternative Spellings

Chester #1657 Chevy #1667 Chet #2095 Cheskel #3502 Chesky #3624 Cheikh #4037

Middle Name Ideas

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Cher Ethan

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cher Dylan

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cher David

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cher Carter

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cher Aiden

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cher Cole

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Cher Chase

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Cher Asher

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cher Ace

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Cher Dean

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo

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Also a Girl Name

Cher is also used as a girl name, ranked #28372.

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Similar Names

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Averett Boy Germanic Stevan Boy Greek Jihan Boy Persian via Arabic Dariun Boy Persian Barnes Boy Old English Akoni Boy Hawaiian phonetic adaptation Ellsworth Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cher

Is Cher a boy or girl name?

Cher is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7677. As a girl name, it is ranked #28372. Cher is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cher?

Cher is pronounced sh-EHR.

How popular is the name Cher?

Cher is currently ranked #7677 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Cher a common or rare name?

Cher is an uncommon name, ranked #7677 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cher

Cher is a boy name .

Is Cher a boy or girl name? Cher is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,677 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,372. Cher is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cher is currently ranked #7,677 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Cher include Chester, Chevy, Chet, Cheskel, Chesky . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.