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Shneur

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Pronounced SHNAYR /ΛˆΚƒnaΙͺr/Medium

Meaning: From Yiddish/Hebrew Shneur, 'two lights' (often read as shnei or, 'two lights; light upon light')Low

In 30 seconds: Two lights: Shneur is a Yiddish name, 'two lights; light upon light'. Devout, luminous, and traditional (Rabbi Shneur Zalman).
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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningFrom Yiddish/Hebrew Shneur, 'two lights' (often read as shnei or, 'two lights; light upon light')
U.S. rank (2025)#4022 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 643

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202019772025

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

Shneur comes from Yiddish/Hebrew Shneur β€” popularly read as shnei or, 'two lights; light upon light' (the etymology may also trace to the Latin/Romance 'senior', which we note). Borne by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, it's a devout, traditional name in Chabad and Hasidic communities (said 'SHNAYR').

In the U.S. it appears in Hasidic communities. Rare, two-lights at the (popular) root, and luminous.

Did you know? Shneur is often read as 'two lights' (Hebrew shnei or) β€” borne by Rabbi Shneur Zalman, founder of Chabad; a devout, luminous name in Hasidic communities. It's said 'SHNAYR'.
Overall data confidence 70%
References β€” Shneur β€” etymology layered

Variations

ShneorSchneur

Nicknames

Shneuri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shneur mean?

Shneur is a Yiddish name, popularly read 'two lights; light upon light'; the etymology is layered.

How do you pronounce Shneur?

It's said SHNAYR /ΛˆΚƒnaΙͺr/ β€” a single syllable.

Is Shneur a boy or girl name?

Shneur is a boy's name.

How popular is Shneur?

Shneur is a rare name, used in Hasidic communities.

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