Shane vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Shane Rank #602

Houston Rank #704

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Shane or Houston more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Shane and Houston mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Shane and Houston boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.