Shaw vs Emerald

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 #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

English American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Emerald Rank #4,117

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Emerald more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Emerald mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin).

Are Shaw and Emerald boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Emerald is primarily a boy name.