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Asa vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Shane Rank #602

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #602 for Shane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Shane more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Asa and Shane mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Asa and Shane boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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