Shaw vs Silver

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 #4,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the precious metal silver"

Origin: Old English (seolfor)

American English

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Silver Rank #4,470

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4470 for Silver.

Is Shaw or Silver more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Silver at #4470 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Silver mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Silver means "the precious metal silver" (Old English (seolfor) origin).

Are Shaw and Silver boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Silver is primarily a boy name.