Shane vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Shane Rank #602

Lee Rank #715

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Shane or Lee more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Shane and Lee mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Shane and Lee boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.