Bentlei vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Bentlei Rank #8,934
Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #8934 for Bentlei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bentlei ___

No pairings available yet.

Shaw ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Shaw

Hayes Greer Quinn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bentlei or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Bentlei at #8934 in the United States.

What do Bentlei and Shaw mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Bentlei and Shaw boy or girl names?

Bentlei is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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