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The baby name Sho is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃoʊ/ (English); Japanese: [ɕoː] often written Shō.

Sho is Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: /ʃoʊ/ (English); Japanese: [ɕoː] often written Shō

What is the meaning of the name Sho ?

The baby name Sho is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃoʊ/ (English); Japanese: [ɕoː] often written Shō.

Sho is Japanese in Origin.

Sho (commonly written Shō) is a Japanese given name whose meaning depends on the kanji. Popular choices include 翔 “to soar, fly,” 祥 “auspicious,” 勝 “victory,” 正 “upright, correct,” 昌 “prosperous,” 章 “chapter, badge,” and 将 “commander.” Because many characters read shō in Sino‑Japanese on’yomi, parents select the nuance they wish to convey; the name is primarily masculine but can be unisex.

Usage rose sharply in late 20th‑century Japan, especially during the Shōwa–Heisei transition, as 翔 became fashionable for its uplifting imagery. Sho appears both as a standalone name and in compounds like Shota (翔太), Shogo (翔吾/将吾), Shoma (翔真), and Shori (勝利). Common romanizations are Shō (with macron), Sho (without diacritics), Shou, Shoh, and Syo; the affectionate Sho‑chan occurs in Japanese. Notable bearers include entertainer Sho Sakurai and actor Sho Kosugi. Outside Japan, Sho is rare but chosen for its sleek sound and positive meanings.

Sho has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Sho

Sho Sakurai Actor · Born 1982 · Japan Sho Sakurai is best known as a member of the hugely popular Japanese boy band Arashi. He is a Japanese singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, and TV host who has also worked as a news anchor and radio host, with notable works including Arashi songs like Love so sweet and Happiness.

Sho – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JP 0 #62 16 4,057
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AF 0 #75 2 1,883
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
JP Boys 0 #82 300 7,909
AF Girls 0 #93 2 2,402
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Girls 0 #107 2 1,564
GE Boys 0 #109 2 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
IQ 0 #127 7 3,533
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
EG Girls 0 #185 3,195 14,742
BD 0 #206 22 5,992
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
SD Girls 0 #243 104 7,678
JP Girls 0 #246 6 6,592
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
TW Boys 0 #249 8 7,111
IQ Girls 0 #257 285 11,303
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
AF Boys 0 #271 4 3,535
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
SA 0 #285 11 10,560
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
QA Girls 0 #294 23 15,378
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
JO Girls 0 #310 16 7,570
SA Girls 0 #310 862 25,931
Canada Boys 2013 #322 5 2,334
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
YE 0 #330 52 8,639
EG 0 #332 69 6,387
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
OM Girls 0 #342 55 15,987
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Girls 0 #359 4 8,539
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
BD Girls 0 #371 16 8,413
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
PH Girls 0 #423 7 13,098
SD Boys 0 #424 22 10,523
KW Girls 0 #430 86 19,177
LY 0 #433 104 12,703
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
BD Boys 0 #475 103 10,045
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
RU Boys 0 #492 14 12,621
PS Girls 0 #493 31 10,981
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
AE Girls 0 #510 44 20,968
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
HK Boys 0 #512 16 12,905
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
BH 0 #534 20 17,937
PS Boys 0 #538 11 10,655
IR Girls 0 #540 6 8,334
IR Boys 0 #543 10 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
EG Boys 0 #588 318 15,035
IL Boys 0 #598 10 10,983
IL Girls 0 #599 19 11,648
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
IQ Boys 0 #634 34 13,071
HK Girls 0 #642 9 16,104
LB 0 #649 10 13,263
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
SG Boys 0 #672 26 17,960
SY 0 #694 35 11,684
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
QA Boys 0 #696 12 18,093
KW Boys 0 #743 27 18,755
TN 0 #819 11 13,765
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
OM Boys 0 #851 31 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #884 9 7,044
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
NG Boys 0 #926 26 16,906
NL Boys 0 #942 10 5,873
MY Girls 0 #953 42 24,821
MX Boys 0 #972 11 16,355
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
IN Boys 0 #992 10 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,014 98 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,057 36 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,098 44 25,928
MA 0 #1,099 30 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,139 40 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
DZ 0 #1,151 26 20,130
TR 0 #1,195 17 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,387 228 28,008
IT Girls 0 #1,430 17 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,439 33 10,046

Sho is popular in 68 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Sho

Sho is predominantly a boy's name.
Sho is a one syllable name, pronounced /ʃoʊ/ (English); Japanese: [ɕoː] often written Shō.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sho, Shō, Shou, Shoh, Shô and しょう (hiragana).
Yes — Sho ranked #322 in Canada in 2013, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Sho ranks highest in Canada (#322 in 2013).
Sho's popularity is declining. It moved from #876 in 2014 to #884 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Sho are in our database, including Sho Sakurai (Actor).