Shane vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shane Rank #602

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Johnny mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shane and Johnny boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.