Shane vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Shane Rank #602

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Lawrence mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Shane and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.