Denny vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

American English Irish

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Denny Rank #4,471

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4471 for Denny.

Is Denny or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Denny at #4471 in the United States.

What do Denny and Shaw mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Denny and Shaw boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.