Shane vs Zayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#602
Total SSA Count
473
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zayne

Boy #447 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"beauty, adornment, grace"

Origin: Arabic (zayn)

Cultural Roots

Arabic American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#447
Total SSA Count
703
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shane Rank #602
Zayne Rank #447

Zayne is more popular, ranked #447 vs #602 for Shane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Zayne more popular?

Zayne is more popular, ranked #447 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Zayne mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Zayne means "beauty, adornment, grace" (Arabic (zayn) origin).

Are Shane and Zayne boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Zayne is primarily a boy name.

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