Shane vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Shane Rank #602

Mac Rank #696

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Shane or Mac more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Shane and Mac mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Shane and Mac boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.