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Shaw vs Corwin

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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Corwin

Boy #4,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"heart's friend, chosen friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,374
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shaw Rank #4,307
Corwin Rank #4,374

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4374 for Corwin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Corwin more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Corwin at #4374 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Corwin mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Corwin means "heart's friend, chosen friend" (Old English origin).

Are Shaw and Corwin boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Corwin is primarily a boy name.

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