Leland vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leland

Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Leland Rank #548

Shane Rank #602

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Leland or Shane more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Leland and Shane mean?

Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Leland and Shane boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.