Shaw vs Russel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Russel Rank #4,499

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4499 for Russel.

Is Shaw or Russel more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Russel at #4499 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Russel mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Shaw and Russel boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Russel is primarily a boy name.