Shaw vs Darrow

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 #4,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear, from the oak grove"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Darrow Rank #4,119

Darrow is more popular, ranked #4119 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Darrow more popular?

Darrow is more popular, ranked #4119 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Darrow mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Darrow means "spear, from the oak grove" (Old English origin).

Are Shaw and Darrow boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Darrow is primarily a boy name.