Lachlan vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lachlan

Boy #692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lakes"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Australian Irish

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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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Lachlan Rank #692

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #692 for Lachlan.

Is Lachlan or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Lachlan at #692 in the United States.

What do Lachlan and Shane mean?

Lachlan means "land of lakes" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Lachlan and Shane boy or girl names?

Lachlan is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.