Shane vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Shane Rank #602

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Reed mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Shane and Reed boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.