Shadow vs Baz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shadow

Boy #6,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,424
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Zachari Shamari Gale Epic

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Baz

Boy #6,587 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Sebaste (via Sebastian)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,587
Total SSA Count: 13
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Keane Jaking Gale Xylas

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Popularity Comparison

Shadow Rank #6,424

Baz Rank #6,587

Shadow is more popular, ranked #6424 vs #6587 for Baz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shadow or Baz more popular?

Shadow is more popular, ranked #6424 compared to Baz at #6587 in the United States.

What do Shadow and Baz mean?

Shadow means "Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light" (Old English origin). Baz means "from Sebaste (via Sebastian)" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Shadow and Baz boy or girl names?

Shadow is primarily a boy name. Baz is primarily a boy name.

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