Charley vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Charley Rank #1,838

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1838 for Charley.

Is Charley or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Charley and Shay mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Charley and Shay boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.