Ellison vs Shea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Girl #1,069 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ellis, descendant of Elias"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,069
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ellis, Elle

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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

Ellison Rank #1,069
Shea Rank #1,188

Ellison is more popular, ranked #1069 vs #1188 for Shea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellison ___

  • Ellison Mae
  • Ellison Grace
  • Ellison Jane
  • Ellison Rose
  • Ellison Kate
  • Ellison Claire

Shea ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ellison

Hudson Parker Harrison Avery Quinn

If you choose Shea

Quinn Finn Brynn Maeve Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellison or Shea more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #1069 compared to Shea at #1188 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Shea mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis, descendant of Elias" (English origin). Shea means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellison and Shea boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a girl name. Shea is primarily a girl name.

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