Kian vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kian

Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Kian Rank #417

Shane Rank #602

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Kian or Shane more popular?

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Kian and Shane mean?

Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Kian and Shane boy or girl names?

Kian is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.