Shane vs Lawson

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 #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Shane Rank #602

Lawson Rank #416

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Lawson more popular?

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Lawson mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Shane and Lawson boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.