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Jess vs Shae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jess

Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,646
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
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

Jess Rank #4,646
Shae Rank #4,511

Shae is more popular, ranked #4511 vs #4646 for Jess.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jess or Shae more popular?

Shae is more popular, ranked #4511 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Jess and Shae mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Shae means "admirable, fine, fortunate" (Old Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jess and Shae boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Shae is primarily a boy name.

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