Shane vs Troy

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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Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#531
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Shane Rank #602
Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #602 for Shane.

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

Troy ___

  • Troy Allen
  • Troy James
  • Troy Michael
  • Troy Lee
  • Troy Wayne
  • Troy Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Troy mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Shane and Troy boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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