Phillip vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 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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Phillip Rank #627

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Shane mean?

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

Are Phillip and Shane boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.