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Shane vs Argus

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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Argus

Boy #14,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all-seeing, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,142
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shane Rank #602
Argus Rank #14,142

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #14142 for Argus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Argus more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Argus at #14142 in the United States.

What do Shane and Argus mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Argus means "all-seeing, vigilant" (Greek origin).

Are Shane and Argus boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Argus is primarily a boy name.

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