Shane vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Shane Rank #602

Wilson Rank #645

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Shane or Wilson more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Shane and Wilson mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Shane and Wilson boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.