Lenox vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lenox

Boy #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elm grove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish American English

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Lenox Rank #1,555

Shay Rank #1,707

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Lenox or Shay more popular?

Lenox is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Lenox and Shay mean?

Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Lenox and Shay boy or girl names?

Lenox is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.