Shane vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shane Rank #602

Sam Rank #652

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Shane or Sam more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Shane and Sam mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shane and Sam boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.