Shay vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Shay Rank #1,707

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Gerard mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Shay and Gerard boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.