Shu

Q: Is Shu a boy or girl name?

Shu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #34815, and as a girl name it ranks #33835.

Q: How popular is the name Shu?

Shu is ranked #34815 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-OO ]

Boy Name #34,815 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Shu often also consider Esnaider, Freylin, Yordanny .

Popularity Over Time

#34,815

Current Rank

Peaked 1992 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #34,815
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Shulem #2012 Shubh #3717

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Also a Girl Name

Shu is also used as a girl name, ranked #33835.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shu

Is Shu a boy or girl name?

Shu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #34815. As a girl name, it is ranked #33835. Shu is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Shu?

Shu is pronounced sh-OO.

How popular is the name Shu?

Shu is currently ranked #34815 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Shu a common or rare name?

Shu is an uncommon name, ranked #34815 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shu

Shu is a boy name .

Is Shu a boy or girl name? Shu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,815 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,835. Shu is more commonly used as a girl name.

Shu is currently ranked #34,815 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Shu include Shulem, Shubh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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