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Shaw vs Johnhenry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,307
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shaw Rank #4,307
Johnhenry Rank #4,051

Johnhenry is more popular, ranked #4051 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Johnhenry more popular?

Johnhenry is more popular, ranked #4051 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Johnhenry mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Johnhenry means "God is gracious (John) + ruler of the home (Henry)" (Hebrew/Germanic origin).

Are Shaw and Johnhenry boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Johnhenry is primarily a boy name.

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