Brad vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English 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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Brad Rank #4,135

Shaw Rank #4,307

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Brad or Shaw more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Brad and Shaw mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Brad and Shaw boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.