Shane vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Shane Rank #602

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Seth mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Shane and Seth boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.