Shaw vs Wash

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 #29,872 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"washing place"

Origin: Old English

American English African-American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Wash Rank #29,872

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #29872 for Wash.

Is Shaw or Wash more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Wash at #29872 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Wash mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Wash means "washing place" (Old English origin).

Are Shaw and Wash boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Wash is primarily a boy name.