Shane vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Shane Rank #602

Ray Rank #777

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Shane or Ray more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Shane and Ray mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Shane and Ray boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.