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Cassian 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

Cassian Rank #617
Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Shane mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Cassian and Shane boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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