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By Brynn McKeon · Sep 2026

Shaw

OriginEnglish

Meaning"lives by the thicket"

GenderGirl

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About Shaw

Variation of Shawn

1 syllable.

As of September 2026, Shaw ranked #14682 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #8462 in 1969.

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