Shane
Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings
Pronunciation Breakdown
Detailed phonetic analysis of how to say Shane
Syllables (1)
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Sound Breakdown
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Standard international representation
Pronunciation Tips
• This is a single-syllable name, pronounced in one smooth sound.
• Emphasize the syllable marked in bold for correct pronunciation.
• Contains sounds that may be challenging for non-native speakers.
Structure
Usability
Easy to pronounce
Works well across languages
Name Personality
Key Characteristics
Balanced and versatile
Simple and direct
Mix of vowels and consonants
Easy for most speakers
Works across cultures
Part of this name family
Letter Frequency
Most frequent letters in Shane
Visual Pattern
Tall bars = vowels, Short bars = consonants
Name Statistics
How does Shane compare to the average name?
Shane is easier than average by 2.0 points.
Difficulty Scale:
Names related to Shane (root: shane)
Current Name
Related Names (15)
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Shane belongs to a family of 30 related names.Showing 15 most common variations.
The name Shane has no known meanings.
Primary Theme
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Theme Distribution
Life Path Number
Harmonious individuals who excel at bringing people together and finding balance.
Most Common Letters
Sound Composition
Consonant-heavy names tend to sound more crisp and strong
Numerology Breakdown
Each letter is assigned a number (1-9). These are added together and reduced to find your Life Path Number.
Shane McGuckin
Irish hurler
Born: 1969
Shane Duffy
Gaelic football player
Shane Duff
Northern Irish footballer (born 1982)
Born: 1982
Shane Dooley
Irish hurler and Gaelic football player
Born: 1986
Shane McNamara
Australian actor, children’s entertainment comedian, singer, tap dancer and choreographer
Shane Davis
American comic book artist
Born: 1950
| Country | Gender | Rank | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | boy | #83 | 1996-1996 |
| Canada | boy | #93 | 1995-1995 |
| Ireland | boy | #92 | 2018-2018 |
| Netherlands | boy | #281 | 2019-2019 |
| United Kingdom | boy | #498 | 2016-2016 |
| United States | boy | #372 | 2018-2018 |
| United States | girl | #841 | 1974-1974 |
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Showing top 7 countries by ranking (lower rank = more popular)