Righteous vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Righteous

Boy #4,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morally right, virtuous, just"

Origin: Old English

American African 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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Righteous Rank #4,344

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4344 for Righteous.

Is Righteous or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Righteous at #4344 in the United States.

What do Righteous and Shaw mean?

Righteous means "morally right, virtuous, just" (Old English origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Righteous and Shaw boy or girl names?

Righteous is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.