Davon vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davon

Boy #1,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (David) + valley (Devon)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,567
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,707
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Davon Rank #1,567
Shay Rank #1,707

Davon is more popular, ranked #1567 vs #1707 for Shay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davon or Shay more popular?

Davon is more popular, ranked #1567 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Davon and Shay mean?

Davon means "beloved (David) + valley (Devon)" (American English origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Davon and Shay boy or girl names?

Davon is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons