Wilson vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Wilson Rank #645

Shane Rank #602

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

Is Wilson or Shane more popular?

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

What do Wilson and Shane mean?

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

Are Wilson and Shane boy or girl names?

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