Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Sho Updated April 10, 2026 by Jennifer M. Sho Gender: Male Origin: Japanese Meaning: Commander, General ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Sho? The name Sho is primarily a male name of Japanese origin that means Commander, General. People who like the name Sho also like: Koen, Washi, Medwin, Sebastian, Shoya, Oliver, Kaito, Miku, Suki, Sakura, Aponi, Mizuki, Aiko, Kailani Names like Sho: Shea, Saku, Shahaka, Sosa, Sosie, Sahkyo, Sasuke, Seok, Suzy, Sekou, Shu, Sakaye, Seyah, Skaggs, Suke, Shay, Shae, Shizuka, Swoosie, Shizu, Sook, Sosi, Sea, Sezja, Sachiyo, Sequoia, Sika, Sujay, Sheshe, Seiji Stats for the Name Sho Sho is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Sho is currently not ranked in U.S. births