Grover vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grover

Boy #4,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grove dweller, one who lives near a grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,167
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grove, Gro

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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

Grover Rank #4,167
Shaw Rank #4,307

Grover is more popular, ranked #4167 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grover ___

  • Grover James
  • Grover Lee
  • Grover Allen
  • Grover Scott
  • Grover Dean

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 Grover

Arlo Clover Jasper Hazel Wyatt

If you choose Shaw

Hayes Greer Quinn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grover or Shaw more popular?

Grover is more popular, ranked #4167 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Grover and Shaw mean?

Grover means "grove dweller, one who lives near a grove" (Old English origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Grover and Shaw boy or girl names?

Grover is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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