Denis vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Denis Rank #1,643

Shay Rank #1,707

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Denis or Shay more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Denis and Shay mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Denis and Shay boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.