Ray vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Ray Rank #777

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Shane mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Ray and Shane boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.