Shay vs Denis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

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Shay Rank #1,707

Denis Rank #1,643

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Denis more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Denis mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Shay and Denis boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Denis is primarily a boy name.