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Shane vs Augustine

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

Shane Rank #602
Augustine Rank #553

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #602 for Shane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Augustine more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Augustine mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Shane and Augustine boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Augustine is primarily a boy name.

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