Gregory vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Gregory Rank #538

Shane Rank #602

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Gregory or Shane more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Shane mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Gregory and Shane boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.