Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Sho Updated November 14, 2025 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: Washi, Shoya, Kaito, Sebastian, Oliver, Koen, Medwin, Kohana, Kailani, Mizuki, Aponi, Aiko, Miku, Suki Names like Sho: Sue, Syesha, Suzah, Shou, Sachiyo, Shazzwa, Sayaka, Sissy, Sezja, Shia, Shecayah, Seija, Sika, Sakiko, Suzy, Sassy, Sugako, Ska, Seok, Suoh, Sosie, Sachiye, Sia, Suke, Saya, Saskia, Sosa, Suzu, Shigeko, Skye 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