Shane vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Shane Rank #602

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Edgar mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Shane and Edgar boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.