Frederick vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 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

Frederick Rank #424

Shane Rank #602

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Frederick or Shane more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Shane mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Frederick and Shane boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.