Shane vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Shane Rank #602

Alexis Rank #485

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Alexis more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Alexis mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Shane and Alexis boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.