Denis vs Shea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

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Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Denis Rank #1,643

Shea Rank #1,494

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1643 for Denis.

Is Denis or Shea more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Shea mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Denis and Shea boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Shea is primarily a boy name.