Shea vs Ransom

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 #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

American English

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Shea Rank #1,494

Ransom Rank #1,661

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Shea or Ransom more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Shea and Ransom mean?

Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Shea and Ransom boy or girl names?

Shea is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.