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Ky vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ky

Boy #4,301 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky (variant of Kai)"

Origin: Multiple

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,301
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,307
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ky Rank #4,301
Shaw Rank #4,307

Ky is more popular, ranked #4301 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ky or Shaw more popular?

Ky is more popular, ranked #4301 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Ky and Shaw mean?

Ky means "sky (variant of Kai)" (Multiple origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Ky and Shaw boy or girl names?

Ky is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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