Shen

Q: How popular is the name Shen?

Shen is ranked #11142 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHN ]

Boy Name #11,142 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shen is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EHN.

Parents who love the name Shen often also consider Dermot, Rhode, Edwards .

Popularity Over Time

#11,142

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,142
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shen

Is Shen a boy or girl name?

Shen is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shen?

Shen is pronounced sh-EHN.

How popular is the name Shen?

Shen is currently ranked #11142 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Shen a common or rare name?

Shen is an uncommon name, ranked #11142 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shen

Shen is a boy name .

Shen is currently ranked #11,142 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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