Afton vs Shadow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Afton

Boy #6,458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the Afton river"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #6,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light"

Origin: Old English

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Afton Rank #6,458

Shadow Rank #6,424

Shadow is more popular, ranked #6424 vs #6458 for Afton.

Is Afton or Shadow more popular?

Shadow is more popular, ranked #6424 compared to Afton at #6458 in the United States.

What do Afton and Shadow mean?

Afton means "from the Afton river" (Scottish origin). Shadow means "Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light" (Old English origin).

Are Afton and Shadow boy or girl names?

Afton is primarily a boy name. Shadow is primarily a boy name.