Lake vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Lake Rank #1,633

Shay Rank #1,707

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Lake or Shay more popular?

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Lake and Shay mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Lake and Shay boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.