Shay vs Charley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Shay Rank #1,707

Charley Rank #1,838

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1838 for Charley.

Is Shay or Charley more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Shay and Charley mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Shay and Charley boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.