Shay vs Gentry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

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Shay Rank #1,707

Gentry Rank #1,601

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Gentry more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Gentry mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Shay and Gentry boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.