Reign vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reign

Boy #624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rule, sovereignty"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Reign Rank #624

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #624 for Reign.

Is Reign or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Reign at #624 in the United States.

What do Reign and Shane mean?

Reign means "rule, sovereignty" (Old French origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Reign and Shane boy or girl names?

Reign is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.