Shem

Boy Name #6,712 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shem is a boy name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #6,712
Total SSA Count: 13

Alternative Spellings

Shepherd #311 Shepard #942 Shea #1494 Sheldon #1966 Shelby #2661 Sheppard #3338 Shep #4122 Sherman #4733

Also a Girl Name

Shem is also used as a girl name, ranked #62280.

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Similar Names

Shirley Sherman Shirley Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shem

Is Shem a boy or girl name?

Shem is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6712. As a girl name, it is ranked #62280. Shem is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Shem?

Shem is currently ranked #6712 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Shem a common or rare name?

Shem is an uncommon name, ranked #6712 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shem

Shem is a boy name .

Is Shem a boy or girl name? Shem is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,712 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,280. Shem is more commonly used as a boy name.

Shem is currently ranked #6,712 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Shem include Shepherd, Shepard, Shea, Sheldon, Shelby . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.