Iain vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iain

Boy #4,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Gaelic

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Iain Rank #4,295

Shaw Rank #4,307

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Iain or Shaw more popular?

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Iain and Shaw mean?

Iain means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Iain and Shaw boy or girl names?

Iain is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.