Meyer vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Meyer Rank #1,815

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1815 for Meyer.

Is Meyer or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Meyer at #1815 in the United States.

What do Meyer and Shay mean?

Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Meyer and Shay boy or girl names?

Meyer is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.