Shane vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Shane Rank #602

Phillip Rank #627

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Shane or Phillip more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Shane and Phillip mean?

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

Are Shane and Phillip boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.