Shane vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Shane Rank #602

Alden Rank #577

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Alden more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Alden mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Shane and Alden boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.