Sher

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHAIR /ˈʃɛər/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian sher, 'a lion' — a short, bold name of courage and strength, common across Persian, Urdu, and Pashto naming (as in Sher Khan). Fierce and proud.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold Persian name: Sher means 'lion' (said 'SHAIR'). Fierce, proud, and short.

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Origin MediumPersian

MeaningFrom the Persian sher, 'a lion' — a short, bold name of courage and strength, common across Persian, Urdu, and Pashto naming (as in Sher Khan). Fierce and proud.

U.S. rank (2025)#8808 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 177

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sher comes from the Persian sher, 'lion,' long used as a name and title of bravery across Persian and South Asian cultures. It reads bold and proud — rare in the U.S. (said 'SHAIR').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, fierce, and proud.

Did you know? Sher is Persian for 'a lion' — a short, powerful name of courage found across Persian, Urdu, and Pashto tradition (famously in 'Sher Khan') — fierce and proud (said 'SHAIR').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Sher — Persian sher 'lion'

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sher mean?

Sher is Persian for 'a lion' — a name of courage and strength.

How do you pronounce Sher?

It's said SHAIR /ˈʃɛər/ — one syllable.

Is Sher a boy or girl name?

Sher is a boy's name.

How popular is Sher?

Sher is a rare name in the U.S.