Alder vs Shea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Alder Rank #1,424

Shea Rank #1,494

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1494 for Shea.

Is Alder or Shea more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Shea at #1494 in the United States.

What do Alder and Shea mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alder and Shea boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Shea is primarily a boy name.