Shay vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Shay Rank #1,707

Ao Rank #14,516

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Shay or Ao more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Shay and Ao mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Shay and Ao boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.