Roy vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Roy Rank #542

Shane Rank #602

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Roy or Shane more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Roy and Shane mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Roy and Shane boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.