Fredrick vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Shay Rank #1,707

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Fredrick or Shay more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Shay mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Fredrick and Shay boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.