Erik vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Erik Rank #477

Shane Rank #602

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Erik or Shane more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Erik and Shane mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Erik and Shane boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.