Harper vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harper

Boy #1,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"harp player, one who plays the harp"

Origin: Old English hearpere

English American Australian Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

✓ All Clear

Harper Rank #1,789

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Harper or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Harper and Shay mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Harper and Shay boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.