Morris vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Morris Rank #1,873

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1873 for Morris.

Is Morris or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Morris at #1873 in the United States.

What do Morris and Shay mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Morris and Shay boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.