Shane vs Nehemiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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Shane Rank #602

Nehemiah Rank #427

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Nehemiah more popular?

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Nehemiah mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shane and Nehemiah boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Nehemiah is primarily a boy name.