Shane vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Shane Rank #602

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Donovan mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shane and Donovan boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.