Augustine vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustine

Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#553
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Augie, Austin

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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
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Augustine Rank #553
Shane Rank #602

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #602 for Shane.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustine ___

  • Augustine Henry
  • Augustine James
  • Augustine John
  • Augustine William
  • Augustine Charles
  • Augustine Felix

Shane ___

  • Shane Michael
  • Shane Patrick
  • Shane James
  • Shane Ryan
  • Shane Thomas
  • Shane Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustine

Sebastian Maximilian Theodora Rosalind Benedict

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Shane more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Shane mean?

Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Augustine and Shane boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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