Dana vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Dana Rank #4,273

Shaw Rank #4,307

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Dana or Shaw more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Dana and Shaw mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Dana and Shaw boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.