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The baby name Kane is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /keɪn/ (KAYN).

Kane is Gaelic, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Irish, Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Pronunciation: /keɪn/ (KAYN)

What is the meaning of the name Kane ?

The baby name Kane is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /keɪn/ (KAYN).

Kane is Gaelic, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Irish, Japanese in Origin.

Rooted in several traditions, Kane most commonly derives from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Catháin, from the personal name Cathán (cath “battle” + -án diminutive), yielding meanings such as “little warrior” or “of the battle.” It also aligns with Hawaiian Kāne, “man; male,” and the name of a principal Hawaiian deity of life and fresh water. In Japanese, kane is a word and name element whose meaning depends on the kanji, often “metal,” “gold,” or “bell.” In English contexts Kane can function as a modern spelling of Cain, linked to the Hebrew Qayin “acquired.”

Long used as a surname in Ulster and later throughout the British Isles and the diaspora, Kane transitioned to a given name in the late 20th century, rising in the U.S., the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. Variants and related forms include Keane, O’Kane, Caine, Cain, Kain, Kaine, and Kayne; Hawaiian Kāne is the diacritic form.

Kane has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Kane

Kane Actor · Born 1967 · United States Kane is a name that may refer to various people and topics. It is also used as a given name and surname in different contexts. Kane Hodder Actor · Born 1955 · United States Kane Hodder is an American actor, stuntman, and author best known for playing Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th franchise. He portrayed Jason in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, and Jason X. Kane Kosugi Actor · Born 1974 · United States Kane Kosugi is best known as an actor and martial artist, especially for his roles in ninja action films. An American performer of Japanese and Chinese descent, he started acting as a child alongside his father, Sho Kosugi, in movies like Revenge of the Ninja and Pray for Death.

Kane – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
BF Boys 0 #26 1 439
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #49 4 2,706
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
IQ 0 #131 3 3,533
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
BW Girls 0 #148 4 4,216
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
MT Boys 0 #164 13 4,064
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
Sweden Boys 2018 #184 3 1,584
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
MO Boys 0 #197 27 5,842
Canada Boys 2024 #208 101 2,588
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
TW Boys 0 #218 24 7,111
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #237 5 5,992
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #274 9 11,010
CN Boys 0 #277 43 9,639
JM Boys 0 #289 5 6,876
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
IQ Girls 0 #332 182 11,303
GH Boys 0 #335 11 8,138
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
HK 0 #339 10 8,483
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #347 8 12,352
MU Boys 0 #348 10 8,477
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PH Boys 0 #369 15 11,440
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
United States Boys 2024 #382 731 7,044
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
France Boys 2018 #387 3 2,908
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
HK Boys 0 #433 95 12,905
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #460 7 10,523
ZA 0 #469 6 14,421
AR Boys 0 #480 4 7,628
RU Boys 0 #486 20 12,621
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
PA Boys 0 #501 5 9,305
CR Boys 0 #505 6 10,188
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
LY 0 #523 13 12,703
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
CM Boys 0 #529 22 12,054
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
IQ Boys 0 #589 79 13,071
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
BD Boys 0 #601 5 10,045
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
SG Boys 0 #635 63 17,960
HK Girls 0 #645 6 16,104
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
Finland Boys 2026 #675 8 3,552
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
CL Boys 0 #692 9 13,390
QA Boys 0 #696 12 18,093
KW Boys 0 #752 18 18,755
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
NL Boys 0 #792 160 5,873
NG Girls 0 #820 7 15,093
EG Boys 0 #847 40 15,035
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
Spain Boys 0 #891 40 5,610
NG Boys 0 #892 60 16,906
United States Girls 2022 #899 5 8,739
CO Boys 0 #911 10 15,656
OM Boys 0 #911 8 17,948
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Boys 0 #919 8 14,506
SA Girls 0 #923 13 25,931
Germany Boys 0 #937 16 5,697
MY Boys 0 #948 164 25,439
MX Boys 0 #955 28 16,355
IN Boys 0 #982 20 16,750
MY Girls 0 #984 11 24,821
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,005 5 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
AE Boys 0 #1,068 25 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,091 88 25,619
MA 0 #1,094 35 20,986
DZ 0 #1,120 57 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,130 12 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,173 11 17,781
TR 0 #1,193 19 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,327 145 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,431 16 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,568 47 28,008

Kane is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
United States
England & Wales, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Kane

Kane is predominantly a boy's name.
Kane is a one syllable name, pronounced /keɪn/ (KAYN).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Cain, Caine, Kain, Kaine, Kayne and Keane.
Across languages, Kane has these equivalents: Hebrew: Qayin (Cain), Japanese: 金 (kane).
Yes, very popular — Kane ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Kane ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Kane's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 3 notable people named Kane are in our database, including Kane (Actor), Kane Hodder (Actor), Kane Kosugi (Actor).