Shaw
Pronunciation: [ sh-AW ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #51,735
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Also a Boy Name
Shaw is also used as a boy name, ranked #4307.
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About the Name Shaw
Shaw is a girl name .
Is Shaw a boy or girl name? Shaw is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #51,735 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,307. Shaw is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shaw is currently ranked #51,735 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Shaw include Shay, Sharon, Shayla, Shannon, Shai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.