Sylvan vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvan

Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Sylvan Rank #1,905

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1905 for Sylvan.

Is Sylvan or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Sylvan at #1905 in the United States.

What do Sylvan and Shay mean?

Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Sylvan and Shay boy or girl names?

Sylvan is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.