Shane vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Shane Rank #602

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Frederick mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Shane and Frederick boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.