Shane vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Shane Rank #602

Cal Rank #671

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Shane or Cal more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Shane and Cal mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Shane and Cal boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.