Shane vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Shane Rank #602

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Pierce mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Shane and Pierce boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.