Shane vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Shane Rank #602

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Troy mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Shane and Troy boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.