Shane vs Lewis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#602
Total SSA Count
473
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shane Rank #602
Lewis Rank #435

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 vs #602 for Shane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Lewis more popular?

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Lewis mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Shane and Lewis boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.

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