Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Shaw Rank #4,307

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Shaw

Hayes Greer Quinn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Shaw more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Shaw mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Oliver and Shaw boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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