Shaw vs Iain

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 #4,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Gaelic

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Iain Rank #4,295

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Iain more popular?

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Iain mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Iain means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin).

Are Shaw and Iain boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Iain is primarily a boy name.