Shay vs Arrow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Shay Rank #1,707

Arrow Rank #1,674

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Arrow more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Arrow mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Shay and Arrow boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Arrow is primarily a boy name.