Leland 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

Leland Rank #548
Shane Rank #602

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #602 for Shane.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leland ___

  • Leland James
  • Leland Cole
  • Leland Grant
  • Leland Ray
  • Leland Thomas
  • Leland Scott

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 Leland

Wyatt Barrett Grady Magnolia Hazel

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leland or Shane more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Leland and Shane mean?

Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Leland and Shane boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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