Darryl vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Darryl or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Shay mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Darryl and Shay boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.