Heron vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heron

Boy #4,406 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"heron bird, large wading bird"

Origin: Old French hairon

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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Heron Rank #4,406

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4406 for Heron.

Is Heron or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Heron at #4406 in the United States.

What do Heron and Shaw mean?

Heron means "heron bird, large wading bird" (Old French hairon origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Heron and Shaw boy or girl names?

Heron is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.