Shay vs Taylen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tailor, cutter of cloth"

Origin: Old French via English

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Shay Rank #1,707

Taylen Rank #1,518

Taylen is more popular, ranked #1518 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Shay or Taylen more popular?

Taylen is more popular, ranked #1518 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Shay and Taylen mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Taylen means "tailor, cutter of cloth" (Old French via English origin).

Are Shay and Taylen boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Taylen is primarily a boy name.