Augustus vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Augustus Rank #409

Shane Rank #602

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Augustus or Shane more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Shane mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Augustus and Shane boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.