Shane vs Lian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

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Shane Rank #602

Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Lian mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Shane and Lian boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.