Delancey vs Shirlee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delancey

Boy #29,010 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American English Historic New York

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,010
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del, Lance

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Delancey Rank #29,010
Shirlee Rank #29,038

Delancey is more popular, ranked #29010 vs #29038 for Shirlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delancey ___

  • Delancey James
  • Delancey William
  • Delancey Henry
  • Delancey Thomas
  • Delancey Edward
  • Delancey Brooks

Shirlee ___

  • Shirlee James
  • Shirlee Ray
  • Shirlee Dean
  • Shirlee Wayne
  • Shirlee Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Delancey

Thatcher Pemberton Sumner Hewitt Garrison

If you choose Shirlee

Shirley Marley Harley Bradley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delancey or Shirlee more popular?

Delancey is more popular, ranked #29010 compared to Shirlee at #29038 in the United States.

What do Delancey and Shirlee mean?

Delancey means "from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place" (French origin). Shirlee means "bright meadow, shire clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Delancey and Shirlee boy or girl names?

Delancey is primarily a boy name. Shirlee is primarily a boy name.

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