Steve vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steve

Boy #1,693 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Steve Rank #1,693

Shay Rank #1,707

Steve is more popular, ranked #1693 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Steve or Shay more popular?

Steve is more popular, ranked #1693 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Steve and Shay mean?

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

Are Steve and Shay boy or girl names?

Steve is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.