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Ridge vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#602
Total SSA Count
473
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ridge Rank #529
Shane Rank #602

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 vs #602 for Shane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridge or Shane more popular?

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Ridge and Shane mean?

Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Ridge and Shane boy or girl names?

Ridge is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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