Shem is a masculine given name that may refer to the following notable people: Shem Tov, multiple people Shem Bageine, Ugandan politician Shem Delaney, Irish hurler Shem Downey (1922–2013), Irish hurler Shem Drowne (1683–1774), American coppersmith and tinplate worker Shem Kororia (born 1972), Kenyan long-distance runner Shem Ngoche (born 1989), Kenyan cricketer Shem Ochuodho, Kenyan politician Shem Tatupu (born 1968), Samoan rugby league and rugby union footballer