Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Sher Updated April 14, 2026 by Jennifer M. Sher Gender: Male Origin: Persian Meaning: Lion ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Sher? The name Sher is primarily a male name of Persian origin that means Lion. People who like the name Sher also like: Draco, Marcus, Milo, Colm, Drago, Az, Cale, Haruna, Ophira, Ariella, Iolanthe, Zlata, Ayo, Aoko Names like Sher: Sheera, Serah, Sayer, Shukriya, Sarayi, Sheri, Surya, Shire, Saahira, Shukri, Suri, Sagira, Sarah, Sahar, Sawyer, Swagger, Siri, Shekhar, Serwa, Sarai, Shari, Shreya, Seraiah, Shakira, Shayzier, Sera, Sire, Shachar, Sahirah, Sugar Stats for the Name Sher Sher is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Sher is currently not ranked in U.S. births