Shelley
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #10,269
- Total SSA Count
- 11
- Nicknames
- She, Shel, Shely
Playground Safety Score
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Baby Name Comparison — 2026
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"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #10269 for Shelley.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shelley at #10269 in the United States.
Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Shelley is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.