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Boy Name

Shane

"God is gracious, old, wise"

Ranked #601 for boys

About the Name Shane

Meaning

God is gracious, old, wise

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

S

Boy Rank

#601

Girl Rank

#13216

Shane is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "God is gracious, old, wise" and Currently ranked #601 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with S or explore other Celtic names.

Popularity Over Time

#2740
1950
#14257
1960
#51544
1970
#43878
1980
#41154
1990
#26431
2000
#12680
2010
#2811
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Shane

  • SW Shane Warne
  • SM Shane MacGowan

Names Similar to Shane

Sean

Boy

God is gracious. Irish variant of John, symbolizing divine favor.

Simon

Boy

He has heard, listening

Spencer

Boy

Dispenser of provisions, steward

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
S
Origin
Celtic

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