Shane vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Shane Rank #602

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Erik mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Shane and Erik boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.