Allen vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Allen Rank #574

Shane Rank #602

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Allen or Shane more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Allen and Shane mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Allen and Shane boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.