Charlye vs Shane

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
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlye Rank #23,681
Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #23681 for Charlye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlye ___

  • Charlye Grace
  • Charlye Mae
  • Charlye Rose
  • Charlye Anne
  • Charlye Jo

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 Charlye

Frankie Jamie Billie Georgie

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlye or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Charlye at #23681 in the United States.

What do Charlye and Shane mean?

Charlye means "free man" (Old High German origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Charlye and Shane boy or girl names?

Charlye is primarily a girl name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons