Shaw vs Berlin

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 #4,271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Berlin (swampy area)"

Origin: Old Slavic berl

American German English

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Berlin Rank #4,271

Berlin is more popular, ranked #4271 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Berlin more popular?

Berlin is more popular, ranked #4271 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Berlin mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Berlin means "from Berlin (swampy area)" (Old Slavic berl origin).

Are Shaw and Berlin boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Berlin is primarily a boy name.