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Tory vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tory

Boy #4,463 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conqueror"

Origin: Latin via Victoria/Victor

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,463
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,307
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Tory Rank #4,463
Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4463 for Tory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tory or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Tory at #4463 in the United States.

What do Tory and Shaw mean?

Tory means "conqueror" (Latin via Victoria/Victor origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Tory and Shaw boy or girl names?

Tory is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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