Shane vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Shane Rank #602

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Philip mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Shane and Philip boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.