Madden vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Madden Rank #690

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Madden or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Madden and Shane mean?

Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Madden and Shane boy or girl names?

Madden is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.