Shay vs Emmet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Shay Rank #1,707

Emmet Rank #1,596

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Emmet more popular?

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Emmet mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin).

Are Shay and Emmet boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Emmet is primarily a boy name.