Shay vs Pharaoh

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 #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

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Shay Rank #1,707

Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1760 for Pharaoh.

Is Shay or Pharaoh more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Pharaoh at #1760 in the United States.

What do Shay and Pharaoh mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Shay and Pharaoh boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Pharaoh is primarily a boy name.