Sham

Pronunciation: [ sh-AM ]

Boy Name #28,257 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sham is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AM.

Parents who love the name Sham often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,257
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Shane #602 Shawn #639 Shai #1087 Shaya #1453 Shaun #1568 Shay #1707 Shalom #1723 Shayan #1749

Also a Girl Name

Sham is also used as a girl name, ranked #7495.

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Similar Names

Shirley Sherman Shirley Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sham

Is Sham a boy or girl name?

Sham is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28257. As a girl name, it is ranked #7495. Sham is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sham?

Sham is pronounced sh-AM.

How popular is the name Sham?

Sham is currently ranked #28257 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Sham a common or rare name?

Sham is an uncommon name, ranked #28257 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sham

Sham is a boy name .

Is Sham a boy or girl name? Sham is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,257 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,495. Sham is more commonly used as a girl name.

Sham is currently ranked #28,257 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Sham include Shane, Shawn, Shai, Shaya, Shaun . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.