Layken vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layken

Boy #4,289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the lake"

Origin: American 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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Layken Rank #4,289

Shaw Rank #4,307

Layken is more popular, ranked #4289 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Layken or Shaw more popular?

Layken is more popular, ranked #4289 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Layken and Shaw mean?

Layken means "from the lake" (American English origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Layken and Shaw boy or girl names?

Layken is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.