Shane vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Shane Rank #602

Shawn Rank #639

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shane or Shawn more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shane and Shawn mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Shane and Shawn boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.