Shaw vs Fergus

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 #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Fergus Rank #4,453

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Shaw or Fergus more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Fergus mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin).

Are Shaw and Fergus boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Fergus is primarily a boy name.