Shay vs Nate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shay Rank #1,707

Nate Rank #1,571

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Nate more popular?

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Nate mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shay and Nate boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Nate is primarily a boy name.