Morris vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,873
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Morrie

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Shay

Girl #1,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stately, admirable"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,156
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Morris Rank #1,873
Shay Rank #1,156

Shay is more popular, ranked #1156 vs #1873 for Morris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Morris ___

  • Morris James
  • Morris Allen
  • Morris Eugene
  • Morris Earl
  • Morris Dean
  • Morris Ray

Shay ___

  • Shay Lynn
  • Shay Marie
  • Shay Elizabeth
  • Shay Nicole
  • Shay Renee
  • Shay Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Morris

Bernard Leonard Wallace Harriet Dorothy

If you choose Shay

Riley Quinn Reagan Rowan Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morris or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1156 compared to Morris at #1873 in the United States.

What do Morris and Shay mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Shay means "stately, admirable" (Old Irish origin).

Are Morris and Shay boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a girl name.

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