Shane vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Shane Rank #602

Kieran Rank #441

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Kieran more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Kieran mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Shane and Kieran boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.