Gretchen vs Shaz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretchen

Girl #3,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin (via Margaret)

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,569
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Greta, Gretch, Etch

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gretchen Rank #3,569
Shaz Rank #19,136

Gretchen is more popular, ranked #3569 vs #19136 for Shaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gretchen ___

  • Gretchen Rose
  • Gretchen Marie
  • Gretchen Louise
  • Gretchen Anne
  • Gretchen Elise
  • Gretchen Clare

Shaz ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gretchen or Shaz more popular?

Gretchen is more popular, ranked #3569 compared to Shaz at #19136 in the United States.

What do Gretchen and Shaz mean?

Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin). Shaz means "diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Gretchen and Shaz boy or girl names?

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

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