Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Sho Updated December 15, 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: Medwin, Sebastian, Kaito, Shoya, Washi, Oliver, Koen, Aponi, Suki, Mizuki, Kohana, Kailani, Aiko, Miku Names like Sho: Shizuye, Sayaka, Shasa, Shuya, Sosi, Seiichi, Saku, Skaggs, Susie, Sachiye, Sacagawea, Shu, Sage, Ska, Seyah, Sukey, Sakiko, Sosie, Secia, Saya, Sosa, Sugako, Sezja, Sea, Sky, Sika, Shusuke, Swoosie, Skah, Shia 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