Jeffrey vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Shane Rank #602

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Jeffrey or Shane more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Shane mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Jeffrey and Shane boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.