Roderick vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Shay mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Roderick and Shay boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.