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Augustine vs Shane

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Augustine Rank #553
Shane Rank #602

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #602 for Shane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Shane more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Shane mean?

Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Augustine and Shane boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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