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Shaw vs Sagan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,307
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sagan

Boy #4,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Żagań (city in Poland)"

Origin: Polish/Silesian

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,480
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shaw Rank #4,307
Sagan Rank #4,480

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4480 for Sagan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Sagan more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Sagan at #4480 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Sagan mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Sagan means "from Żagań (city in Poland)" (Polish/Silesian origin).

Are Shaw and Sagan boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Sagan is primarily a boy name.

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