Shane - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

Anglicized variation of Sean

"God is gracious"Sophie Kihm

Updated Fri Feb 09 2024

Shane Origin and Meaning

The name Shane is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "God is gracious".

Shane ambled into the picture via the 1953 movie, adding a cowboy twist to its Irish essence. Shane is even more popular in Ireland than in the USA or the UK. Singer Siobhan O'Connor and actor Kevin Sorbo have sons named Shane.

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