Shane vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Shane Rank #602

Nelson Rank #778

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Shane or Nelson more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Shane and Nelson mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Shane and Nelson boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.