Sean vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish 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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Sean Rank #437

Shane Rank #602

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Sean or Shane more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Sean and Shane mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Sean and Shane boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.