Shane vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Shane Rank #602

Ao Rank #14,516

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Shane or Ao more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Shane and Ao mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Shane and Ao boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.