Shane vs Cillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Boy #464 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strife, war"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic

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Shane Rank #602

Cillian Rank #464

Cillian is more popular, ranked #464 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Cillian more popular?

Cillian is more popular, ranked #464 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Cillian mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin).

Are Shane and Cillian boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Cillian is primarily a boy name.