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Shaw vs Apolo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,307
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shaw Rank #4,307
Apolo Rank #4,422

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4422 for Apolo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Apolo more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Apolo at #4422 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Apolo mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Apolo means "destroyer" (Greek origin).

Are Shaw and Apolo boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Apolo is primarily a boy name.

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