Shane vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Shane Rank #602

Layne Rank #697

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Shane or Layne more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Shane and Layne mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Shane and Layne boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.