Shaw vs Dana

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 #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

American English Czech Scandinavian

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Dana Rank #4,273

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Dana more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Dana mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin).

Are Shaw and Dana boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Dana is primarily a boy name.