Roy vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Roy Rank #542
Shane Rank #602

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #602 for Shane.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roy ___

  • Roy Alan
  • Roy Lee
  • Roy James
  • Roy Thomas
  • Roy Edward
  • Roy David

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 Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roy or Shane more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Roy and Shane mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Roy and Shane boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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