Shaw vs Delvin

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

Delvin

Boy #4,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright friend, fair valley"

Origin: Welsh/Old English

Cultural Roots

American African-American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,262
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shaw Rank #4,307
Delvin Rank #4,262

Delvin is more popular, ranked #4262 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Delvin more popular?

Delvin is more popular, ranked #4262 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Delvin mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Delvin means "bright friend, fair valley" (Welsh/Old English origin).

Are Shaw and Delvin boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Delvin is primarily a boy name.

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