Shane vs Leland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Shane Rank #602

Leland Rank #548

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Leland more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Leland mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Shane and Leland boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.