Evans vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evans

Boy #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Evans Rank #1,880

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1880 for Evans.

Is Evans or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Evans at #1880 in the United States.

What do Evans and Shay mean?

Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Evans and Shay boy or girl names?

Evans is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.