Amory vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amory

Boy #4,492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,492
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amo, Rory

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amory Rank #4,492
Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4492 for Amory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amory ___

  • Amory James
  • Amory William
  • Amory Edward
  • Amory Charles
  • Amory Theodore
  • Amory Elliott

Shaw ___

  • Shaw James
  • Shaw William
  • Shaw Alexander
  • Shaw Reid
  • Shaw Cole
  • Shaw Bennett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amory

Emory Thatcher Dashiell Waverly Pemberton

If you choose Shaw

Hayes Greer Quinn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amory or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Amory at #4492 in the United States.

What do Amory and Shaw mean?

Amory means "home strength, powerful ruler" (Germanic origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Amory and Shaw boy or girl names?

Amory is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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