Shaw vs Ritchie

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 #4,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Old High German ric + hard

English American Scottish

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Ritchie Rank #4,272

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Ritchie more popular?

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Ritchie mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin).

Are Shaw and Ritchie boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Ritchie is primarily a boy name.