Shane vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Shane Rank #602

Jefferson Rank #711

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Shane or Jefferson more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Shane and Jefferson mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Shane and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.