Shay vs Smith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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Shay Rank #1,707

Smith Rank #1,580

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Smith more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Smith mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Shay and Smith boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.