Jake vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Jake Rank #423

Shane Rank #602

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Jake or Shane more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Jake and Shane mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Jake and Shane boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.