Shaw vs Eryx

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

Eryx

Boy #4,309 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Aphrodite, Sicilian king"

Origin: Greek mythology

Cultural Roots

American Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,309
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shaw Rank #4,307
Eryx Rank #4,309

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4309 for Eryx.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Eryx more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Eryx at #4309 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Eryx mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Eryx means "son of Aphrodite, Sicilian king" (Greek mythology origin).

Are Shaw and Eryx boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Eryx is primarily a boy name.

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