Shane vs Lionel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Shane Rank #602

Lionel Rank #561

Lionel is more popular, ranked #561 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Lionel more popular?

Lionel is more popular, ranked #561 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Lionel mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin).

Are Shane and Lionel boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Lionel is primarily a boy name.