Shu
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Myth Name (Air)
- Origin
- Egyptian
Shu Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 72 baby boys have been named Shu. The name peaked in 1992 with 8 US births that year (rank #6605). In 2024, ranked #13886 nationally — 7,281 places below its 1992 peak.
Top States for Shu
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shu births are: California (6).
Other Egyptian-Origin Names Like Shu
If you like Shu's Egyptian origin, consider these related names: Abubakar, Adeben, Adio, Adom, Agymah. Browse all Egyptian names →
3-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Shu's exact length and starting letter: Saa, Sal, Sar, Seb, Sen.
Quick Facts About Shu
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Compare Shu to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shu against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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