Elias 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
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Popularity Comparison

Elias Rank #25
Shane Rank #602

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #602 for Shane.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elias ___

  • Elias James
  • Elias Cole
  • Elias Thomas
  • Elias Grey
  • Elias River
  • Elias John

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 Elias

Ezra Tobias Iris Silas Clara

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elias or Shane more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Elias and Shane mean?

Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Elias and Shane boy or girl names?

Elias is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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