Shaw vs Harden

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 #4,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hare's valley, valley of hares"

Origin: Old English hara + denu

American English

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Harden Rank #4,245

Harden is more popular, ranked #4245 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Harden more popular?

Harden is more popular, ranked #4245 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Harden mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Harden means "hare's valley, valley of hares" (Old English hara + denu origin).

Are Shaw and Harden boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Harden is primarily a boy name.