Shaw vs Liham

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

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shaw Rank #4,307
Liham Rank #6,616

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Liham more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Liham mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Shaw and Liham boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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