Shane vs Malik

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 #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Shane Rank #602

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Malik mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Shane and Malik boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.