Woods vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woods

Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Woods Rank #1,762

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1762 for Woods.

Is Woods or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Woods at #1762 in the United States.

What do Woods and Shay mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Woods and Shay boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.