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Shem Meaning and Origin

Shem is Hebrew given name meaning name; renown.

Shem is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Shem is currently #5575 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Shem are Shem.

Shem is a 4 letters name with 1 syllables.

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Shem

Shem name meaning

name; renown

Shem name origin

Hebrew

Name facts

4 letter name and 1 syllables

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Shem were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Shem in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Shem in Canada

Celebrities named Shem

Shem (Biblical)

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Shem - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Shem?
The meaning of the name Shem is name; renown.
What is the origin of the name Shem?
The origin of the name Shem is Hebrew .
Is Shem a girl or boy name?
The name Shem is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Shem were boys, 0.00% of babies called Shem were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Shem?
According to statistics, Shem is ranked 5575th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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