Drew vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Shane Rank #602

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Drew or Shane more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Drew and Shane mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Drew and Shane boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.