Josh vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Josh Rank #1,742

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Josh or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Josh and Shay mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Josh and Shay boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.