Shane vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Shane Rank #602

Darius Rank #746

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Shane or Darius more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Shane and Darius mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Shane and Darius boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.