Shaw vs Homer

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 #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Homer Rank #4,124

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Homer more popular?

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Homer mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin).

Are Shaw and Homer boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Homer is primarily a boy name.