How popular is the name Shem?

Shem has a popularity rate of 20,840 and currently ranks #65284 on BabyNameLore.

Shem

Q: What does the name Shem mean?

Shem is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Bright as the sun.".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Shem?

The lucky number associated with Shem is 4. Logical and organized, 4s appreciate structure in their lives. They are good at paying attention to detail, which would help when working as scientists or managers!

Q: What are alternative spellings of Shem?

Alternative spellings of Shem include Sampsan, Sampsen, Sampsi, Sampson, Sampsun, Sampsyn, Sansao, Sansim, Sansom, Sansome, Sansum, Shem, Shimson, Shymson, Samson.

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Meaning

Bright as the sun.

Origin

Hebrew

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Boy

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How Popular is Shem?

Boy names 52,828 names

3% more popular

Hebrew names 5,630 names

11% more popular

Boy Hebrew names 1,872 names

9% more popular

Names starting with S 11,450 names

8% more popular

What Does Shem Mean?

Shem is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Bright as the sun.". It is widely used in Hebrew communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Shem has 4 letters and 1 syllable. This name has Hebrew origins. The lucky number associated with Shem is 4.

Pronunciation

Say it: shem

Numerology

Lucky Number 4

Logical and organized, 4s appreciate structure in their lives. They are good at paying attention to detail, which would help when working as scientists or managers!