Shane vs Drew

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 #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Shane Rank #602

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Drew mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Shane and Drew boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.