Shane vs Wylder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Boy #680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"untamed, wild-natured"

Origin: English

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Shane Rank #602

Wylder Rank #680

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #680 for Wylder.

Is Shane or Wylder more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Wylder at #680 in the United States.

What do Shane and Wylder mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Wylder means "untamed, wild-natured" (English origin).

Are Shane and Wylder boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Wylder is primarily a boy name.