Shaw vs Rufus

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 #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

English American Ancient Roman European

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Rufus Rank #4,188

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Rufus more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Rufus mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Shaw and Rufus boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.