Shea vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Shea Rank #1,494

Terrence Rank #1,525

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Shea or Terrence more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Shea and Terrence mean?

Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Shea and Terrence boy or girl names?

Shea is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.