Duke vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Duke Rank #710

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Shane mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Duke and Shane boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.