Sheng

Q: Is Sheng a boy or girl name?

Sheng is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #37528, and as a girl name it ranks #58961.

Q: How popular is the name Sheng?

Sheng is ranked #37528 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHNG ]

Boy Name #37,528 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Sheng often also consider Chevrolet, Cygnus, .

Popularity Over Time

#37,528

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #37,528
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

She Shy Sheie

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Also a Girl Name

Sheng is also used as a girl name, ranked #58961.

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Similar Names

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Essie Boy Hebrew/Persian via Esther Cygnus Boy Greek Rhodri Boy Old Welsh rhod + rhi Dleh Boy Hmong Lucy Boy Latin Chevrolet Boy American English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheng

Is Sheng a boy or girl name?

Sheng is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #37528. As a girl name, it is ranked #58961. Sheng is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sheng?

Sheng is pronounced sh-EHNG.

How popular is the name Sheng?

Sheng is currently ranked #37528 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sheng?

Common nicknames for Sheng include She, Shy, and Sheie.

Is Sheng a common or rare name?

Sheng is an uncommon name, ranked #37528 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sheng

Sheng is a boy name .

Is Sheng a boy or girl name? Sheng is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,528 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,961. Sheng is more commonly used as a boy name.

Sheng is currently ranked #37,528 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sheng include She, Shy, and Sheie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.