Keegan vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#602
Total SSA Count
473
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Keegan Rank #595
Shane Rank #602

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #602 for Shane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Shane more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Shane mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Keegan and Shane boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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