Shane vs Danny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Shane Rank #602

Danny Rank #642

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Shane or Danny more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Shane and Danny mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Shane and Danny boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.