Shane vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Shane Rank #602

Hank Rank #425

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Hank more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Hank mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Shane and Hank boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.