Sheng, of Chinese origin, means "profound" or "deep". It is composed of two characters: "shen" (神) meaning "god" or "divine", and "geng" (庚) representing the seventh heavenly stem in the East Asian lunisolar calendar. This name has been used throughout history by notable figures, contributing to its rich cultural heritage. Sheng is also associated with various concepts such as sincerity, virtue, and wisdom.
The name Sheng experienced a notable lull between 1985 and 1992, with no recorded births during those years following the six babies named Sheng in 1985. It then resurged in popularity with five births each in both 1992 and 2016, making up the total of sixteen children named Sheng over these three periods.