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Shaw vs Essiah

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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Essiah

Boy #4,368 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"salvation of the Lord"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,368
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shaw Rank #4,307
Essiah Rank #4,368

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4368 for Essiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Essiah more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Essiah at #4368 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Essiah mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Essiah means "salvation of the Lord" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shaw and Essiah boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Essiah is primarily a boy name.

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