Shaw vs Petar

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

Petar

Boy #6,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Bulgarian Macedonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,347
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shaw Rank #4,307
Petar Rank #6,347

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Petar more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Petar mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Shaw and Petar boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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