Zoe vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zoe

Boy #4,296 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,296
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Zoe Rank #4,296
Shaw Rank #4,307

Zoe is more popular, ranked #4296 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zoe or Shaw more popular?

Zoe is more popular, ranked #4296 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Zoe and Shaw mean?

Zoe means "life" (Ancient Greek origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Zoe and Shaw boy or girl names?

Zoe is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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