Shaw vs Damarcus

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

Damarcus

Boy #4,192 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, dedicated to the war god"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,192
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shaw Rank #4,307
Damarcus Rank #4,192

Damarcus is more popular, ranked #4192 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Damarcus more popular?

Damarcus is more popular, ranked #4192 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Damarcus mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Damarcus means "of Mars, dedicated to the war god" (Latin origin).

Are Shaw and Damarcus boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Damarcus is primarily a boy name.

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