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Apolo vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Apolo

Boy #4,422 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"destroyer"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,422
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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

Apolo Rank #4,422
Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4422 for Apolo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apolo or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Apolo at #4422 in the United States.

What do Apolo and Shaw mean?

Apolo means "destroyer" (Greek origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Apolo and Shaw boy or girl names?

Apolo is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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