Shaw vs Wacey

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 #4,382 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"watchman, alert"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

American English

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Wacey Rank #4,382

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4382 for Wacey.

Is Shaw or Wacey more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Wacey at #4382 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Wacey mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Wacey means "watchman, alert" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Shaw and Wacey boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Wacey is primarily a boy name.