Johnny vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Johnny Rank #458

Shane Rank #602

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Johnny or Shane more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Shane mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Johnny and Shane boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.