Shay vs Sylvan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Shay Rank #1,707

Sylvan Rank #1,905

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1905 for Sylvan.

Is Shay or Sylvan more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Sylvan at #1905 in the United States.

What do Shay and Sylvan mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Shay and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.