Shane vs Wayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

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Shane Rank #602

Wayne Rank #687

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #687 for Wayne.

Is Shane or Wayne more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Wayne at #687 in the United States.

What do Shane and Wayne mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin).

Are Shane and Wayne boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Wayne is primarily a boy name.