Shay vs Deegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Shay Rank #1,707

Deegan Rank #1,678

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Deegan more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Deegan mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shay and Deegan boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.