Dennis vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Dennis Rank #708

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Shane mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Dennis and Shane boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.