Shaw vs Jim

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 #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Jim Rank #4,434

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Shaw or Jim more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Jim mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shaw and Jim boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Jim is primarily a boy name.