Hugo vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#602
Total SSA Count
473
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Shane Rank #602

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #602 for Shane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Shane more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Shane mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Hugo and Shane boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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