Priest vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Priest

Boy #4,128 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"religious official, one who performs sacred rites"

Origin: Old English

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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Priest Rank #4,128

Shaw Rank #4,307

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Priest or Shaw more popular?

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Priest and Shaw mean?

Priest means "religious official, one who performs sacred rites" (Old English origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Priest and Shaw boy or girl names?

Priest is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.