Shaw
shaw
US Popularity:7286
Origin:British
Meaning:Wood, thicket; Dweller by the wood
Shaw is a masculine name of English origin, meaning “wood” or “thicket.” Derived from the Old English word sceaga, which points to a person or “dweller by the wood,” Shaw is a short but stirring name that might inspire baby to find treasure in the towering trees and age-old trunks that live, breathe, and bloom in their favor. You might also recognize this appellation for its associations with American artist Adam Shaw, whose abstract oil works are as wonderfully layered as the woodland his surname alludes to. If baby’s personality seems a little puzzling at the minute, giving them a name like Shaw is a darling way to delight in their complex character.
Famous People Named Shaw
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- George Bernard ShawPlaywright
Shaw Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Shaw is currently #7286 in U.S. births
Boy:Shaw is currently #2511 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#7286
in 2022
+ 148
from 2021
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