Nelson vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Nelson Rank #778

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Shane mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Nelson and Shane boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.