Shaw vs Maxson

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 #4,399 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Max, son of the greatest"

Origin: English/Latin

American English

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Maxson Rank #4,399

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4399 for Maxson.

Is Shaw or Maxson more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Maxson at #4399 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Maxson mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Maxson means "son of Max, son of the greatest" (English/Latin origin).

Are Shaw and Maxson boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Maxson is primarily a boy name.