Scott vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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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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Scott Rank #566

Shane Rank #602

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Scott or Shane more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Scott and Shane mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Scott and Shane boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.