Shane vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Shane Rank #602

Duke Rank #710

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Shane or Duke more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Shane and Duke mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Shane and Duke boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.