Keith vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Keith Rank #758

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Shane mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Keith and Shane boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.