Shaw vs Elroy

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 #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

American English French African American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Elroy Rank #4,236

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Elroy more popular?

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Elroy mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin).

Are Shaw and Elroy boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Elroy is primarily a boy name.