Shane vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Shane Rank #602
Shawn Rank #639

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #639 for Shawn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shane ___

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

Shawn ___

  • Shawn Michael
  • Shawn Patrick
  • Shawn Lee
  • Shawn Allen
  • Shawn James
  • Shawn Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

If you choose Shawn

Ryan Kayla Brandon Ashley Kyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Shawn more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shane and Shawn mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Shane and Shawn boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.

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