Danny vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Danny Rank #642

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Danny or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Danny and Shane mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Danny and Shane boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.