Shneur
Shneur is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Two lights.
Origin and history
Shneur is a traditional Jewish name with roots combining Yiddish and Hebrew elements, traditionally associated with the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic community. It is often given in memory of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad. In the United States, it remains a distinct, low-volume name primarily used within orthodox Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
644 babies in the United States have been named Shneur since 1880. It ranks #4032 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1766.
States where it is most popular
- NY (93.2 %)
- CA (3.9 %)
- NJ (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 55 |
| 1990-2000 | 81 |
| 2000-2010 | 137 |
| 2010-2019 | 204 |
| 2020-2029 | 161 |
Famous people named Shneur
- Shneur Zalman of Liadi: Rabbi, Theologian
Fun facts
- The name traditionally combines the Yiddish word 'shne' or Hebrew elements translating conceptually to 'two lights'.
- It honors Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the 18th-century founder of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.