Shneur

Shneur - A very unique male name

Shneur appeared on the charts for the first time in 1982 on position #2201. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Shneur and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Shneur? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Shneur. The baby boy name Shneur was given to 15 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2746 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 97,752 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Shneur peaked in popularity 44 years ago in 1982 on position 2201.

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Shneur is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Shneur is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #822 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,549.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Shneur is where you live.

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Shneur origin and meaning

Yiddish and Hebrew

Uncertain — traditionally explained as Hebrew shnei or, 'two lights', the explanation attached to Rabbi Shneur Zalman; a derivation from a German/Latin 'senior' name has also been proposed

Shneur is inseparable from Shneur Zalman of Liadi, founder of Chabad Hasidism, whose double name is traditionally explained by the 'two lights' story. The name remains in use in Hasidic communities; US data runs from 1982.

Origin uncertain

Shneur is a 6 letter name with 1 syllables.

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Similar to Shneur

We've found the following names that sound similar to Shneur, sorted by popularity.

Seymour / Samir / Shamar / Sameer / Shemar / Sumner / Shamir / Samar / Samer / Shomari /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Shneur

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Shneur a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Shneur?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SHNAIR · /ʃnɛər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Shneor — Alternative transliteration closer to modern Hebrew
• Zalman — The paired name traditionally given with Shneur — a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Shneur Zalman of Liadi — Founder of Chabad Hasidism and author of the Tanya (1745–1812) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Shneur is a name of deep Hasidic significance, chosen almost exclusively within that tradition.

Worth knowing

• The Shn- opening is hard for English speakers, and the 'two lights' etymology is tradition rather than settled fact