Cillian vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cillian

Boy #464 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strife, war"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Cillian Rank #464

Shane Rank #602

Cillian is more popular, ranked #464 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Cillian or Shane more popular?

Cillian is more popular, ranked #464 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Cillian and Shane mean?

Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Cillian and Shane boy or girl names?

Cillian is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.