Shaw vs Heron

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 #4,406 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"heron bird, large wading bird"

Origin: Old French hairon

English American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Heron Rank #4,406

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4406 for Heron.

Is Shaw or Heron more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Heron at #4406 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Heron mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Heron means "heron bird, large wading bird" (Old French hairon origin).

Are Shaw and Heron boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Heron is primarily a boy name.