Jim vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Jim Rank #4,434

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Jim or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Jim and Shaw mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Jim and Shaw boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.