Grethe 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

Grethe Rank #23,428
Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #23428 for Grethe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grethe ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Grethe

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If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grethe or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Grethe at #23428 in the United States.

What do Grethe and Shane mean?

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

Are Grethe and Shane boy or girl names?

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

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