Shay vs Sammy

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 #1,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Arabic-speaking

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Shay Rank #1,707

Sammy Rank #1,559

Sammy is more popular, ranked #1559 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Sammy more popular?

Sammy is more popular, ranked #1559 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Sammy mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Sammy means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shay and Sammy boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Sammy is primarily a boy name.