Shane vs Sylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Shane Rank #602

Sylas Rank #488

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Sylas more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Sylas mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Shane and Sylas boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.