Sher
Pronunciation: [ sh-ER ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Sher first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 168 babies have been named Sher in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sher is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #16,088 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,088
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Sher
Sher is a boy name .
Is Sher a boy or girl name? Sher is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,088 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,861. Sher is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sher is currently ranked #16,088 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Sher include Shepherd, Shepard, Shea, Sheldon, Shelby . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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