Shaw vs Jake

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 #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Jake mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shaw and Jake boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.