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Shane vs Cassian

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
Cassian Rank #617

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Cassian more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Shane and Cassian mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Shane and Cassian boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.

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