Shay vs Coby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who replaces another"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shay Rank #1,707

Coby Rank #1,590

Coby is more popular, ranked #1590 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Coby more popular?

Coby is more popular, ranked #1590 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Coby mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shay and Coby boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Coby is primarily a boy name.