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Shane vs Kasen

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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Kasen

Boy #555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern American coinage, son of Case"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#555
Total SSA Count
537
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shane Rank #602
Kasen Rank #555

Kasen is more popular, ranked #555 vs #602 for Shane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Kasen more popular?

Kasen is more popular, ranked #555 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Kasen mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Kasen means "modern American coinage, son of Case" (American English origin).

Are Shane and Kasen boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Kasen is primarily a boy name.

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