Shaquille - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Shaquille \

is pronounced sha-KEEL. It is of American origin. Modern variant of Shakil (Arabic) "handsome". Made familiar in modern times by basketball celebrity Shaquille O'Neal, also well known by the short form of his name, Shaq.

Shaquille has 6 variant forms: Shaq, Shaqeell, Shaque, Shaqueel, Shaquil and Shaquile.

Baby names that sound like Shaquille are Shakille and Shakill.

Shaquille is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Shaquille. Compare Shaquille with its variant forms and related boy names.