Ferrin vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Ferrin Rank #20,697

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Ferrin or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and Shay mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Ferrin and Shay boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.