Shay vs Woods

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Shay Rank #1,707

Woods Rank #1,762

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1762 for Woods.

Is Shay or Woods more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Woods at #1762 in the United States.

What do Shay and Woods mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Shay and Woods boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.