Wright vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wright

Boy #4,274 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"craftsman, skilled maker"

Origin: Old English wyrhta

American English Scottish

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Wright Rank #4,274

Shaw Rank #4,307

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

Is Wright or Shaw more popular?

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

What do Wright and Shaw mean?

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

Are Wright and Shaw boy or girl names?

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