Shay vs Cian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring, long-lived"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic Irish diaspora

15 High Risk

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Shay Rank #1,707

Cian Rank #1,535

Cian is more popular, ranked #1535 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Cian more popular?

Cian is more popular, ranked #1535 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Cian mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin).

Are Shay and Cian boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Cian is primarily a boy name.