Shane vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Shane Rank #602

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Roy mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Shane and Roy boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.