Andersen vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andersen

Boy #4,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Anders; son of the manly one"

Origin: Old Norse

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Andersen Rank #4,505

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4505 for Andersen.

Is Andersen or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Andersen at #4505 in the United States.

What do Andersen and Shaw mean?

Andersen means "son of Anders; son of the manly one" (Old Norse origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Andersen and Shaw boy or girl names?

Andersen is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.