Philip vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Philip Rank #522

Shane Rank #602

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Philip or Shane more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Philip and Shane mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Philip and Shane boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.