Shane vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Shane Rank #602

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Scott mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Shane and Scott boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.