Shaw vs Wright

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 #4,274 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"craftsman, skilled maker"

Origin: Old English wyrhta

American English Scottish

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Wright Rank #4,274

Wright is more popular, ranked #4274 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Wright more popular?

Wright is more popular, ranked #4274 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Wright mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Wright means "craftsman, skilled maker" (Old English wyrhta origin).

Are Shaw and Wright boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Wright is primarily a boy name.