Shane vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Shane Rank #602

Damon Rank #456

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Damon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Damon mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Shane and Damon boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.