Homer vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Greek 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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Homer Rank #4,124

Shaw Rank #4,307

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Homer or Shaw more popular?

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Homer and Shaw mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Homer and Shaw boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.