Shea vs Kip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shea

Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

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Shea Rank #1,494

Kip Rank #1,457

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 vs #1494 for Shea.

Is Shea or Kip more popular?

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 compared to Shea at #1494 in the United States.

What do Shea and Kip mean?

Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Shea and Kip boy or girl names?

Shea is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.