Shaw vs Aric

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 #4,456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Aric Rank #4,456

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4456 for Aric.

Is Shaw or Aric more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Aric at #4456 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Aric mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Aric means "eternal ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Shaw and Aric boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Aric is primarily a boy name.