West vs Shea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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West Rank #1,339

Shea Rank #1,494

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1494 for Shea.

Is West or Shea more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Shea at #1494 in the United States.

What do West and Shea mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are West and Shea boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Shea is primarily a boy name.