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Boy Name

Shane

"God is gracious, old, wise"

About the Name Shane

Meaning

God is gracious, old, wise

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

S

Shane is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "God is gracious, old, wise" and has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with S or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
#55
1970
#42
1980
#55
1990
#88
2000
#120
2010
#300
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, gift from God

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Simon

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He has heard, listening

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Spencer

Boy

Dispenser of provisions, steward

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
S
Origin
Celtic

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