Melaine 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

Melaine Rank #23,590
Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #23590 for Melaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Melaine ___

  • Melaine Rose
  • Melaine Claire
  • Melaine Anne
  • Melaine Louise
  • Melaine Grace

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 Melaine

Elaine Celeste Lucien Etienne

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melaine or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Melaine at #23590 in the United States.

What do Melaine and Shane mean?

Melaine means "deep, profound" (Greek origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Melaine and Shane boy or girl names?

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

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