Emerald vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerald

Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

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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Emerald Rank #4,117

Shaw Rank #4,307

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Emerald or Shaw more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Emerald and Shaw mean?

Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Emerald and Shaw boy or girl names?

Emerald is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.