Shaw vs Rayner

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 #4,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counsel and army"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Rayner Rank #4,215

Rayner is more popular, ranked #4215 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Rayner more popular?

Rayner is more popular, ranked #4215 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Rayner mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Rayner means "wise counsel and army" (Germanic origin).

Are Shaw and Rayner boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Rayner is primarily a boy name.