Lawrence vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Lawrence Rank #510

Shane Rank #602

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Lawrence or Shane more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Shane mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Lawrence and Shane boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.