Merikay 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

Merikay Rank #23,545
Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #23545 for Merikay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Merikay ___

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 Merikay

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If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merikay or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Merikay at #23545 in the United States.

What do Merikay and Shane mean?

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

Are Merikay and Shane boy or girl names?

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

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