Phenix vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phenix

Boy #4,459 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark red, crimson"

Origin: Greek phoinix

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

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Phenix Rank #4,459

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4459 for Phenix.

Is Phenix or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Phenix at #4459 in the United States.

What do Phenix and Shaw mean?

Phenix means "dark red, crimson" (Greek phoinix origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Phenix and Shaw boy or girl names?

Phenix is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.