Shun

Q: Is Shun a boy or girl name?

Shun is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #31596, and as a girl name it ranks #62710.

Q: How popular is the name Shun?

Shun is ranked #31596 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-UHN ]

Boy Name #31,596 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Shun often also consider Ava, Luvender, Chino .

Popularity Over Time

#31,596

Current Rank

Peaked 1973 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #31,596
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Shulem #2012 Shubh #3717

Middle Name Ideas

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Shun Dylan

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Also a Girl Name

Shun is also used as a girl name, ranked #62710.

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Similar Names

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Dina Boy Hebrew Chino Boy Latin American Spanish Estella Boy Latin poetic Ava Boy Persian Oron Boy Hebrew Estes Boy Italian surname Luvender Boy Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shun

Is Shun a boy or girl name?

Shun is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31596. As a girl name, it is ranked #62710. Shun is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shun?

Shun is pronounced sh-UHN.

How popular is the name Shun?

Shun is currently ranked #31596 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Shun a common or rare name?

Shun is an uncommon name, ranked #31596 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shun

Shun is a boy name .

Is Shun a boy or girl name? Shun is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,596 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,710. Shun is more commonly used as a boy name.

Shun is currently ranked #31,596 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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