Shaw vs Brad

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 #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Brad Rank #4,135

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Brad more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Brad mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin).

Are Shaw and Brad boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Brad is primarily a boy name.