Shaw vs Priest

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 #4,128 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"religious official, one who performs sacred rites"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Priest Rank #4,128

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Priest more popular?

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Priest mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Priest means "religious official, one who performs sacred rites" (Old English origin).

Are Shaw and Priest boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Priest is primarily a boy name.