Reese vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Reese Rank #621

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #621 for Reese.

Is Reese or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Reese at #621 in the United States.

What do Reese and Shane mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Reese and Shane boy or girl names?

Reese is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.