Mayer vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Shay mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Mayer and Shay boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.