Renee vs Shea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Renee

Girl #1,048 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,048
Total SSA Count
239
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ren, Rene

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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

Renee Rank #1,048
Shea Rank #1,188

Renee is more popular, ranked #1048 vs #1188 for Shea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Renee ___

  • Renee Marie
  • Renee Louise
  • Renee Claire
  • Renee Grace
  • Renee Nicole
  • Renee Elise

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 Renee

Celeste Monique Pierre Francois Dominique

If you choose Shea

Quinn Finn Brynn Maeve Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Renee or Shea more popular?

Renee is more popular, ranked #1048 compared to Shea at #1188 in the United States.

What do Renee and Shea mean?

Renee means "reborn, born again" (Latin via French origin). Shea means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Renee and Shea boy or girl names?

Renee is primarily a girl name. Shea is primarily a girl name.

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