Ferrin vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,307
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ferrin Rank #20,697
Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferrin or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and Shaw mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Ferrin and Shaw boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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