Shaw

Pronunciation: [ sh-AW ]

Boy Name #4,307 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4307, Shaw is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Shaw is a boy name, recorded for 25 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AW.

Parents who love the name Shaw often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,307
Total SSA Count: 25

Alternative Spellings

Shane #602 Shawn #639 Shai #1087 Shaya #1453 Shaun #1568 Shay #1707 Shalom #1723 Shayan #1749

Also a Girl Name

Shaw is also used as a girl name, ranked #51735.

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Shirley Sherman Shirley Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaw

Is Shaw a boy or girl name?

Shaw is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4307. As a girl name, it is ranked #51735. Shaw is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shaw?

Shaw is pronounced sh-AW.

How popular is the name Shaw?

Shaw is currently ranked #4307 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Shaw a common or rare name?

Shaw is an uncommon name, ranked #4307 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shaw

Shaw is a boy name .

Is Shaw a boy or girl name? Shaw is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,307 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #51,735. Shaw is more commonly used as a boy name.

Shaw is currently ranked #4,307 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Shaw include Shane, Shawn, Shai, Shaya, Shaun . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.