Shaw vs Lavern

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 #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American African American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Lavern Rank #4,147

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Lavern more popular?

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Lavern mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin).

Are Shaw and Lavern boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Lavern is primarily a boy name.