Shane vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Shane Rank #602

Forest Rank #725

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Shane or Forest more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Shane and Forest mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Shane and Forest boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.