Major vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Major Rank #581

Shane Rank #602

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Major or Shane more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Major and Shane mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Major and Shane boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.