Shane vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Shane Rank #602

Hugh Rank #765

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Shane or Hugh more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Shane and Hugh mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Shane and Hugh boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.