Shaw vs Owyn

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 #4,286 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Celtic/Welsh

Welsh Irish American British

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Owyn Rank #4,286

Owyn is more popular, ranked #4286 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Owyn more popular?

Owyn is more popular, ranked #4286 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Owyn mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Owyn means "young warrior" (Celtic/Welsh origin).

Are Shaw and Owyn boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Owyn is primarily a boy name.