Harden vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harden

Boy #4,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hare's valley, valley of hares"

Origin: Old English hara + denu

American English

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Harden Rank #4,245

Shaw Rank #4,307

Harden is more popular, ranked #4245 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Harden or Shaw more popular?

Harden is more popular, ranked #4245 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Harden and Shaw mean?

Harden means "hare's valley, valley of hares" (Old English hara + denu origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Harden and Shaw boy or girl names?

Harden is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.