Aric vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aric

Boy #4,456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Aric Rank #4,456

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4456 for Aric.

Is Aric or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Aric at #4456 in the United States.

What do Aric and Shaw mean?

Aric means "eternal ruler" (Old Norse origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Aric and Shaw boy or girl names?

Aric is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.