Carolyn vs Shaz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaz

Boy #19,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,136
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Carolyn Rank #1,166
Shaz Rank #19,136

Carolyn is more popular, ranked #1166 vs #19136 for Shaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carolyn ___

  • Carolyn Ann
  • Carolyn Marie
  • Carolyn Jean
  • Carolyn Rose
  • Carolyn Grace
  • Carolyn Elizabeth

Shaz ___

  • Shaz Ray
  • Shaz Jay
  • Shaz Lee
  • Shaz Dean
  • Shaz Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carolyn

Susan Linda Patricia David Michael

If you choose Shaz

Baz Roz Jazz Dex Gaz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carolyn or Shaz more popular?

Carolyn is more popular, ranked #1166 compared to Shaz at #19136 in the United States.

What do Carolyn and Shaz mean?

Carolyn means "free woman" (Germanic origin). Shaz means "diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Carolyn and Shaz boy or girl names?

Carolyn is primarily a girl name. Shaz is primarily a boy name.

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