Shaw vs Tiernan

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 #4,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord, chief, ruler"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Tiernan Rank #4,184

Tiernan is more popular, ranked #4184 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Tiernan more popular?

Tiernan is more popular, ranked #4184 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Tiernan mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Tiernan means "lord, chief, ruler" (Old Irish origin).

Are Shaw and Tiernan boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Tiernan is primarily a boy name.