Edgar vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

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Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#602
Total SSA Count
473
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Shane Rank #602

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #602 for Shane.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edgar ___

  • Edgar James
  • Edgar Allan
  • Edgar William
  • Edgar Thomas
  • Edgar Joseph
  • Edgar Lee

Shane ___

  • Shane Michael
  • Shane Patrick
  • Shane James
  • Shane Ryan
  • Shane Thomas
  • Shane Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Shane more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Shane mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Edgar and Shane boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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