Athen vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athen

Boy #4,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of Athena; city of wisdom"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Athen Rank #4,473

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4473 for Athen.

Is Athen or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Athen at #4473 in the United States.

What do Athen and Shaw mean?

Athen means "city of Athena; city of wisdom" (Ancient Greek origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Athen and Shaw boy or girl names?

Athen is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.