Shane vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Shane Rank #602

Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Saul mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Shane and Saul boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.