Shaw vs Wilhelm

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 #4,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

German Dutch Scandinavian English

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Wilhelm Rank #4,266

Wilhelm is more popular, ranked #4266 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Wilhelm more popular?

Wilhelm is more popular, ranked #4266 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Wilhelm mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Wilhelm means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Shaw and Wilhelm boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Wilhelm is primarily a boy name.