Shaw - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Shaw \shaw\ is pronounced shaw. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "wood". Place name.

Baby names that sound like Shaw are Shai, Shay and Shae. Other similar baby names are Shawn, Shad, Shan, Shaq and Thaw.

Shaw is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Shaw. Click here to compare Shaw with related baby names.