Shea vs Lael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shea

Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

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Shea Rank #1,494

Lael Rank #1,468

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 vs #1494 for Shea.

Is Shea or Lael more popular?

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 compared to Shea at #1494 in the United States.

What do Shea and Lael mean?

Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shea and Lael boy or girl names?

Shea is primarily a boy name. Lael is primarily a boy name.