Brandon vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Brandon Rank #230

Shane Rank #602

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Brandon or Shane more popular?

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Shane mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Brandon and Shane boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.