Shaw vs Castle

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 #4,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified stronghold"

Origin: Latin/Norman French

American English

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Castle Rank #4,304

Castle is more popular, ranked #4304 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Castle more popular?

Castle is more popular, ranked #4304 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Castle mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Castle means "fortified stronghold" (Latin/Norman French origin).

Are Shaw and Castle boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Castle is primarily a boy name.