Sholem

Q: How popular is the name Sholem?

Sholem is ranked #20807 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-OHL-uhm ]

Boy Name #20,807 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sholem is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-OHL-uhm.

Parents who love the name Sholem often also consider Ferrin, Krik, Dieter .

Popularity Over Time

#20,807

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,807
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Sholom #2711

Nicknames

Sho Shy Shoie Sholie

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Flor Boy Latin flos/floris Krik Boy English Ferrin Boy Irish Gaelic Jawhar Boy Arabic philosophical tradition Dieter Boy Germanic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sholem

Is Sholem a boy or girl name?

Sholem is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sholem?

Sholem is pronounced sh-OHL-uhm.

How popular is the name Sholem?

Sholem is currently ranked #20807 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sholem?

Common nicknames for Sholem include Sho, Shy, Shoie, and Sholie.

Is Sholem a common or rare name?

Sholem is an uncommon name, ranked #20807 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sholem

Sholem is a boy name .

Sholem is currently ranked #20,807 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sholem include Sho, Shy, Shoie, and Sholie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Sholem include Sholom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.