Shane vs Zulma

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

Popularity Comparison

Shane Rank #602
Zulma Rank #23,413

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #23413 for Zulma.

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

Zulma ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

If you choose Zulma

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shane or Zulma more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Zulma at #23413 in the United States.

What do Shane and Zulma mean?

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

Are Shane and Zulma boy or girl names?

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

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