Jak vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jak

Boy #4,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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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Jak Rank #4,143

Shaw Rank #4,307

Jak is more popular, ranked #4143 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Jak or Shaw more popular?

Jak is more popular, ranked #4143 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Jak and Shaw mean?

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

Are Jak and Shaw boy or girl names?

Jak is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.