Henley vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henley

Boy #1,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the high woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Henley Rank #1,876

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1876 for Henley.

Is Henley or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Henley at #1876 in the United States.

What do Henley and Shay mean?

Henley means "from the high woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Henley and Shay boy or girl names?

Henley is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.