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Shaw Meaning and Origin

Shaw is English, Irish, Scottish given name meaning The name Shaw is of English origin and means "dweller by the wood.".

Shaw is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Shaw is currently #3433 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Shaw are .

Shaw is a 4 letters name with syllables.

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Shaw name meaning

The name Shaw is of English origin and means "dweller by the wood."

Shaw name origin

English Irish Scottish

Name facts

4 letter name

Popularity

Shaw is ranked #3433 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Shaw were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Shaw in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Shaw in Canada

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Shaw - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Shaw?
The meaning of the name Shaw is The name Shaw is of English origin and means "dweller by the wood.".
What is the origin of the name Shaw?
The origin of the name Shaw is English Irish Scottish .
Is Shaw a girl or boy name?
The name Shaw is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Shaw were boys, 0.00% of babies called Shaw were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Shaw?
According to statistics, Shaw is ranked 3433th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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