Shaw vs Nyx

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 #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Nyx Rank #4,134

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Nyx more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Nyx mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Nyx means "night" (Greek origin).

Are Shaw and Nyx boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a boy name.