Shane vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

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Shane Rank #602

Raylan Rank #717

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Shane or Raylan more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Shane and Raylan mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Shane and Raylan boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.