Devaughn vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devaughn

Boy #4,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little one, junior (Vaughn element)"

Origin: Welsh fychan

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,462
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev, Vaughn

Playground Safety Score

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Devaughn Rank #4,462
Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4462 for Devaughn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devaughn ___

  • Devaughn James
  • Devaughn Michael
  • Devaughn Andre
  • Devaughn Lee
  • Devaughn Ray
  • Devaughn Allen

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 Devaughn

DeShawn Marquise Layla Brianna Keyshawn

If you choose Shaw

Hayes Greer Quinn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devaughn or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Devaughn at #4462 in the United States.

What do Devaughn and Shaw mean?

Devaughn means "little one, junior (Vaughn element)" (Welsh fychan origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Devaughn and Shaw boy or girl names?

Devaughn is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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