Ronin vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronin

Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese 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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Ronin Rank #494

Shane Rank #602

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Ronin or Shane more popular?

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Ronin and Shane mean?

Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Ronin and Shane boy or girl names?

Ronin is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.