Shaw vs Kenay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, well-born"

Origin: Possible Celtic/Gaelic cen via English

African Somali Ethiopian American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Kenay Rank #4,226

Kenay is more popular, ranked #4226 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Kenay more popular?

Kenay is more popular, ranked #4226 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Kenay mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Kenay means "handsome, well-born" (Possible Celtic/Gaelic cen via English origin).

Are Shaw and Kenay boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Kenay is primarily a boy name.