Shaw vs Ladarius

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

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Ladarius

Boy #4,172 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"possessor of goodness, kingly"

Origin: Persian via African-American construction

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,172
Total SSA Count: 26
Syllables: 4
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shaw Rank #4,307

Ladarius Rank #4,172

Ladarius is more popular, ranked #4172 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Ladarius more popular?

Ladarius is more popular, ranked #4172 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Ladarius mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Ladarius means "possessor of goodness, kingly" (Persian via African-American construction origin).

Are Shaw and Ladarius boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Ladarius is primarily a boy name.

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