Kane vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kane

Boy #432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battle, warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Kane Rank #432

Shane Rank #602

Kane is more popular, ranked #432 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Kane or Shane more popular?

Kane is more popular, ranked #432 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Kane and Shane mean?

Kane means "battle, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Kane and Shane boy or girl names?

Kane is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.