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Shaw vs Devaughn

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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Popularity Comparison

Shaw Rank #4,307
Devaughn Rank #4,462

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4462 for Devaughn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Devaughn more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Devaughn at #4462 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Devaughn mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Devaughn means "little one, junior (Vaughn element)" (Welsh fychan origin).

Are Shaw and Devaughn boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Devaughn is primarily a boy name.

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