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Denny vs Shae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,471
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Shae

Boy #4,511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"admirable, fine, fortunate"

Origin: Old Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,511
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Denny Rank #4,471
Shae Rank #4,511

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 vs #4511 for Shae.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denny or Shae more popular?

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 compared to Shae at #4511 in the United States.

What do Denny and Shae mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Shae means "admirable, fine, fortunate" (Old Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Denny and Shae boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Shae is primarily a boy name.

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