Shay vs Hampton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Shay Rank #1,707

Hampton Rank #1,522

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Hampton more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Hampton mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Shay and Hampton boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.