Shaw vs Shep

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 #4,122 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shepherd, sheep herder"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Shep Rank #4,122

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Shep more popular?

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Shep mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Shep means "shepherd, sheep herder" (Old English origin).

Are Shaw and Shep boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Shep is primarily a boy name.