Shane vs Chance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #419 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"good fortune, luck"

Origin: Old French

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Shane Rank #602

Chance Rank #419

Chance is more popular, ranked #419 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Chance more popular?

Chance is more popular, ranked #419 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Chance mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Chance means "good fortune, luck" (Old French origin).

Are Shane and Chance boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Chance is primarily a boy name.