Shea vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shea

Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Shea Rank #1,494

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1494 for Shea.

Is Shea or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Shea at #1494 in the United States.

What do Shea and Anson mean?

Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Shea and Anson boy or girl names?

Shea is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.