Shep vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shep

Boy #4,122 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shepherd, sheep herder"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Shep Rank #4,122

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shep or Shaw more popular?

Shep is more popular, ranked #4122 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shep and Shaw mean?

Shep means "shepherd, sheep herder" (Old English origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Shep and Shaw boy or girl names?

Shep is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.