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Amiris vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiris

Boy #4,171 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,171
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,307
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Amiris Rank #4,171
Shaw Rank #4,307

Amiris is more popular, ranked #4171 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiris or Shaw more popular?

Amiris is more popular, ranked #4171 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Amiris and Shaw mean?

Amiris means "prince, commander, leader" (Arabic origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Amiris and Shaw boy or girl names?

Amiris is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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