Shaw vs Andersen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Boy #4,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Anders; son of the manly one"

Origin: Old Norse

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Andersen Rank #4,505

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4505 for Andersen.

Is Shaw or Andersen more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Andersen at #4505 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Andersen mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Andersen means "son of Anders; son of the manly one" (Old Norse origin).

Are Shaw and Andersen boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Andersen is primarily a boy name.