Nate vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Nate Rank #1,571

Shay Rank #1,707

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Nate or Shay more popular?

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Nate and Shay mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Nate and Shay boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.