Nyx vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Nyx Rank #4,134

Shaw Rank #4,307

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Nyx or Shaw more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Nyx and Shaw mean?

Nyx means "night" (Greek origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Nyx and Shaw boy or girl names?

Nyx is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.