Shaw vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Gideon mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shaw and Gideon boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.