Becker vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Becker

Boy #4,433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"baker, bread maker"

Origin: Middle High German

German Dutch American 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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Becker Rank #4,433

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4433 for Becker.

Is Becker or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Becker at #4433 in the United States.

What do Becker and Shaw mean?

Becker means "baker, bread maker" (Middle High German origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Becker and Shaw boy or girl names?

Becker is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.