Hampton vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hampton

Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Hampton Rank #1,522

Shay Rank #1,707

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Hampton or Shay more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Shay mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Hampton and Shay boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.