Arnold vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Arnold Rank #1,694

Shay Rank #1,707

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Arnold or Shay more popular?

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Arnold and Shay mean?

Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Arnold and Shay boy or girl names?

Arnold is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.