Scotty vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scotty

Boy #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Scotland, Scotsman"

Origin: Latin/Old Norse

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Scotty Rank #1,766

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1766 for Scotty.

Is Scotty or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Scotty at #1766 in the United States.

What do Scotty and Shay mean?

Scotty means "from Scotland, Scotsman" (Latin/Old Norse origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Scotty and Shay boy or girl names?

Scotty is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.