Shaw vs Ryle

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 #4,140 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Ryle Rank #4,140

Ryle is more popular, ranked #4140 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Ryle more popular?

Ryle is more popular, ranked #4140 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Ryle mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Ryle means "rye meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Shaw and Ryle boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Ryle is primarily a boy name.