Guy vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Guy Rank #1,562

Shay Rank #1,707

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Guy or Shay more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Guy and Shay mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Guy and Shay boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.