Shaw vs Ivy

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 #4,407 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

English American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Ivy Rank #4,407

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4407 for Ivy.

Is Shaw or Ivy more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Ivy at #4407 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Ivy mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin).

Are Shaw and Ivy boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Ivy is primarily a boy name.