Shane vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Shane Rank #602

Rex Rank #793

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Shane or Rex more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Shane and Rex mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Shane and Rex boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.