Ciaran vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciaran

Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Ciaran or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Shay mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Ciaran and Shay boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.