Townes vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Townes Rank #1,554

Shay Rank #1,707

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Townes or Shay more popular?

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Townes and Shay mean?

Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Townes and Shay boy or girl names?

Townes is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.