Shane vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Shane Rank #602

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Major mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Shane and Major boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.