Shane vs Tommy

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Shane Rank #602
Tommy Rank #731

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #731 for Tommy.

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

Tommy ___

  • Tommy James
  • Tommy Lee
  • Tommy Ray
  • Tommy Joe
  • Tommy Dean
  • Tommy Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

If you choose Tommy

Bobby Jimmy Sammy Danny Frankie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Tommy more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Tommy at #731 in the United States.

What do Shane and Tommy mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Tommy means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Shane and Tommy boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Tommy is primarily a boy name.

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