Phineas vs Shea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,540
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Phineas Rank #1,540
Shea Rank #1,494

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phineas or Shea more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Shea mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Phineas and Shea boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Shea is primarily a boy name.

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