Judd vs Shea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Judd Rank #1,411
Shea Rank #1,188

Shea is more popular, ranked #1188 vs #1411 for Judd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judd ___

  • Judd Allen
  • Judd Wayne
  • Judd Lee
  • Judd Ray
  • Judd Dean
  • Judd Scott

Shea ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Judd

Beau Hank Wade Colt Wyatt

If you choose Shea

Quinn Finn Brynn Maeve Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judd or Shea more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1188 compared to Judd at #1411 in the United States.

What do Judd and Shea mean?

Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin). Shea means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Judd and Shea boy or girl names?

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

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