Shay vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Shay Rank #1,707

Edson Rank #1,835

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Shay or Edson more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Shay and Edson mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Shay and Edson boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.