Elroy vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elroy

Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

American English French African 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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Elroy Rank #4,236

Shaw Rank #4,307

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Elroy or Shaw more popular?

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Elroy and Shaw mean?

Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Elroy and Shaw boy or girl names?

Elroy is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.