Shay vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Shay Rank #1,707

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Fred mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Shay and Fred boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.