Jonathon vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathon

Boy #1,547 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan)

English American Christian

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Jonathon Rank #1,547

Shay Rank #1,707

Jonathon is more popular, ranked #1547 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Jonathon or Shay more popular?

Jonathon is more popular, ranked #1547 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Jonathon and Shay mean?

Jonathon means "God has given, gift of God" (Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan) origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Jonathon and Shay boy or girl names?

Jonathon is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.