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Shane vs Kason

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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Kason

Boy #569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer (from Greek Jason)"

Origin: Greek via American English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#569
Total SSA Count
514
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shane Rank #602
Kason Rank #569

Kason is more popular, ranked #569 vs #602 for Shane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Kason more popular?

Kason is more popular, ranked #569 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Kason mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Kason means "healer (from Greek Jason)" (Greek via American English origin).

Are Shane and Kason boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Kason is primarily a boy name.

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