Shea vs Cian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shea

Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring, long-lived"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic Irish diaspora

15 High Risk

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Shea Rank #1,494

Cian Rank #1,535

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1535 for Cian.

Is Shea or Cian more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Cian at #1535 in the United States.

What do Shea and Cian mean?

Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin).

Are Shea and Cian boy or girl names?

Shea is primarily a boy name. Cian is primarily a boy name.