Shane vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Shane Rank #602

Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Dalton mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Shane and Dalton boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.