Davis vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Davis Rank #646

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Shane mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Davis and Shane boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.