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Shay vs Antony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,707
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Antony

Boy #1,780 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one, beyond praise"

Origin: Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Roman Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,780
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shay Rank #1,707
Antony Rank #1,780

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1780 for Antony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shay or Antony more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Antony at #1780 in the United States.

What do Shay and Antony mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Antony means "priceless one, beyond praise" (Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin) origin).

Are Shay and Antony boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Antony is primarily a boy name.

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