Harry vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 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

Harry Rank #780

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Shane mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Harry and Shane boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.