Jefferson vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Jefferson Rank #711

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Shane mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Jefferson and Shane boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.