Shay vs Stephan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Shay Rank #1,707

Stephan Rank #1,726

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1726 for Stephan.

Is Shay or Stephan more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Shay and Stephan mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Shay and Stephan boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.