Shane vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Shane Rank #602

Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Allen mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Shane and Allen boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.