Zeke vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeke

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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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

Popularity Comparison

Zeke Rank #732
Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #732 for Zeke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zeke or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Zeke at #732 in the United States.

What do Zeke and Shane mean?

Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Zeke and Shane boy or girl names?

Zeke is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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