Sire vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sire

Boy #1,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, father, sovereign"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Sire Rank #1,681

Shay Rank #1,707

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Sire or Shay more popular?

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Sire and Shay mean?

Sire means "lord, father, sovereign" (Old French origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Sire and Shay boy or girl names?

Sire is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.