Shane vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Shane Rank #602

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Augustus mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Shane and Augustus boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.