Shay vs Davon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,707
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Davon

Boy #1,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (David) + valley (Devon)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,567
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shay Rank #1,707
Davon Rank #1,567

Davon is more popular, ranked #1567 vs #1707 for Shay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shay or Davon more popular?

Davon is more popular, ranked #1567 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Davon mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Davon means "beloved (David) + valley (Devon)" (American English origin).

Are Shay and Davon boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Davon is primarily a boy name.

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