Whittaker vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whittaker

Boy #4,277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dweller at the white cultivated land"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Whittaker Rank #4,277

Shaw Rank #4,307

Whittaker is more popular, ranked #4277 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Whittaker or Shaw more popular?

Whittaker is more popular, ranked #4277 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Whittaker and Shaw mean?

Whittaker means "dweller at the white cultivated land" (Old English origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Whittaker and Shaw boy or girl names?

Whittaker is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.