Reagan vs Shea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reagan

Girl #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little ruler, impulsive one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#244
Total SSA Count
1,292
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rae, Rea

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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

Reagan Rank #244
Shea Rank #1,188

Reagan is more popular, ranked #244 vs #1188 for Shea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Reagan ___

  • Reagan Grace
  • Reagan Mae
  • Reagan Elizabeth
  • Reagan Claire
  • Reagan Ann
  • Reagan Kate

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 Reagan

Riley Finley Kennedy Quinn Sloane

If you choose Shea

Quinn Finn Brynn Maeve Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reagan or Shea more popular?

Reagan is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Shea at #1188 in the United States.

What do Reagan and Shea mean?

Reagan means "little ruler, impulsive one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shea means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Reagan and Shea boy or girl names?

Reagan is primarily a girl name. Shea is primarily a girl name.

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