Shane vs Harry

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 #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Shane Rank #602

Harry Rank #780

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Shane or Harry more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Shane and Harry mean?

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

Are Shane and Harry boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.