Hannah vs Shey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hannah

Girl #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has favored me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
4,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Annie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Shey

Boy #15,689 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hawk-like; stately"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,689
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hannah Rank #52
Shey Rank #15,689

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 vs #15689 for Shey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hannah ___

  • Hannah Grace
  • Hannah Marie
  • Hannah Elizabeth
  • Hannah Rose
  • Hannah Joy
  • Hannah Leigh

Shey ___

  • Shey Patrick
  • Shey Daniel
  • Shey Michael
  • Shey Thomas
  • Shey Connor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hannah

Elijah Noah Abigail Sarah Luke

If you choose Shey

Rory Liam Cian Keelin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hannah or Shey more popular?

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Shey at #15689 in the United States.

What do Hannah and Shey mean?

Hannah means "God has favored me" (Hebrew origin). Shey means "hawk-like; stately" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hannah and Shey boy or girl names?

Hannah is primarily a girl name. Shey is primarily a boy name.

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