Stiles vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stiles

Boy #1,713 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steps over a fence or wall"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Stiles Rank #1,713

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1713 for Stiles.

Is Stiles or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Stiles at #1713 in the United States.

What do Stiles and Shay mean?

Stiles means "steps over a fence or wall" (Old English origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Stiles and Shay boy or girl names?

Stiles is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.