Shay vs Sire

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, father, sovereign"

Origin: Old French

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Shay Rank #1,707

Sire Rank #1,681

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Sire more popular?

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Sire mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Sire means "lord, father, sovereign" (Old French origin).

Are Shay and Sire boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Sire is primarily a boy name.