Oshea vs Sholom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oshea

Boy #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the hawk-like one (Irish)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Irish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,714
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
O, Shea

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Sholom

Boy #2,711 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, wholeness, completeness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Hebrew Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,711
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sholi, Sho

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Popularity Comparison

Oshea Rank #2,714
Sholom Rank #2,711

Sholom is more popular, ranked #2711 vs #2714 for Oshea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oshea ___

  • Oshea James
  • Oshea Michael
  • Oshea David
  • Oshea Emmanuel
  • Oshea Malik
  • Oshea Aaron

Sholom ___

  • Sholom Aaron
  • Sholom David
  • Sholom Moshe
  • Sholom Yitzhak
  • Sholom Tzvi
  • Sholom Chaim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oshea

Elijah Isaiah Micah Aaliyah Zion

If you choose Sholom

Devorah Rivka Yosef Menachem Chana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oshea or Sholom more popular?

Sholom is more popular, ranked #2711 compared to Oshea at #2714 in the United States.

What do Oshea and Sholom mean?

Oshea means "descendant of the hawk-like one (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sholom means "peace, wholeness, completeness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Oshea and Sholom boy or girl names?

Oshea is primarily a boy name. Sholom is primarily a boy name.

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