Shane vs Tru

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

Shane Rank #602
Tru Rank #618

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #618 for Tru.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shane ___

  • Shane Michael
  • Shane Patrick
  • Shane James
  • Shane Ryan
  • Shane Thomas
  • Shane Lee

Tru ___

  • Tru James
  • Tru William
  • Tru Alexander
  • Tru Michael
  • Tru Sebastian
  • Tru Bennett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

If you choose Tru

Blaze Brave Story Crew Valen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Tru more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Tru at #618 in the United States.

What do Shane and Tru mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Tru means "true, faithful, genuine" (Old English origin).

Are Shane and Tru boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Tru is primarily a boy name.

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