Shane vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Shane Rank #602

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Forrest mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Shane and Forrest boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.