Jake vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Jake Rank #423

Shaw Rank #4,307

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Jake or Shaw more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Jake and Shaw mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Jake and Shaw boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.