Shay vs Chad

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 #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

English American

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Shay Rank #1,707

Chad Rank #1,812

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1812 for Chad.

Is Shay or Chad more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Chad at #1812 in the United States.

What do Shay and Chad mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin).

Are Shay and Chad boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Chad is primarily a boy name.