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Shervin

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHER-vin /ˈʃɛr.vɪn/Medium

Meaning: A Persian name borne by a legendary hero of the Tabaristan tradition; often read with the sense of 'lion-like; brave', though the exact meaning is debated. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A heroic Persian name: Shervin recalls a legendary hero (said 'SHER-vin'). Bold and storied.
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningA Persian name borne by a legendary hero of the Tabaristan tradition; often read with the sense of 'lion-like; brave', though the exact meaning is debated. Noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#13867 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 228

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619632023

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

Shervin is a Persian hero name, often read as 'lion-like; brave'; the precise sense is debated, which we note. It reads bold and storied — rare in the U.S. (said 'SHER-vin').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Persian families. Rare, bold, and storied.

Did you know? Shervin is a Persian name carried by a legendary hero of the Tabaristan tradition, often read as 'lion-like; brave', though its exact meaning is debated, which we note honestly — a bold, storied name (said 'SHER-vin').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Shervin — Persian legendary hero; 'lion-like/brave' debated

Variations

ShervynShervineSherwin

Nicknames

SherVin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shervin mean?

Shervin is a Persian hero name, often read as 'lion-like; brave'; the exact meaning is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Shervin?

It's said SHER-vin /ˈʃɛr.vɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shervin a boy or girl name?

Shervin is a boy's name.

How popular is Shervin?

Shervin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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