Shaw vs Willy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German Dutch American

37 High Risk

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Willy Rank #4,354

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4354 for Willy.

Is Shaw or Willy more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Willy at #4354 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Willy mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Willy means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Shaw and Willy boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Willy is primarily a boy name.