Shayne

Meaning of Shayne

It's an Irish name that means "God is gracious."

Shayne has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Shayne

After ranking as high as #725 in 2000, Shayne has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Shayne

• Shayne Ward
  British pop singer
• Shayne Lamas
  American reality television personality
• Shayne Gostisbehere
  American professional ice hockey player
• Shayne Graham
  American football placekicker
• Shayne Fairman
  Jamaican track and field athlete

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Questions about the name Shayne

What does the name Shayne mean?

Shayne means it's an irish name that means "god is gracious.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Shayne a boy's or a girl's name?

Shayne is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Shayne?

Shayne did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Shayne most popular?

Shayne peaked at #725 in 2000.