Shane vs Layton

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 #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Shane Rank #602

Layton Rank #693

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Shane or Layton more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Shane and Layton mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Shane and Layton boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.