Denis vs Shea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

Cultural Roots

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,643
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Den, Deni, Denny

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Shea

Girl #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,188
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Denis Rank #1,643
Shea Rank #1,188

Shea is more popular, ranked #1188 vs #1643 for Denis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denis ___

  • Denis Philippe
  • Denis Marc
  • Denis Patrick
  • Denis Pierre
  • Denis Antoine
  • Denis Julien

Shea ___

  • Shea Rose
  • Shea Lynn
  • Shea Marie
  • Shea Grace
  • Shea Elizabeth
  • Shea Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

If you choose Shea

Quinn Finn Brynn Maeve Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Shea more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1188 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Shea mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Shea means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Denis and Shea boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Shea is primarily a girl name.

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