Shane vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Shane Rank #602

Dennis Rank #708

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Shane or Dennis more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Shane and Dennis mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Shane and Dennis boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.