What origin is the name Kane?

Kane comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Kane a popular name?

Kane is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Kane does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Kane?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Kane — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Kane

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kane

Kane

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Kane is an irish boy's name meaning "Tribute; honor, tribute; warrior. intelligent. popular as a first name in australia; field of combat. from the place name caen. popular as a first name in australia; putting together; money. surname; beautiful. popular as a first name in australia".

With irish roots, Kane is a boy name that means "Tribute; honor, tribute; warrior. intelligent. popular as a first name in australia; field of combat. from the place name caen. popular as a first name in australia; putting together; money. surname; beautiful. popular as a first name in australia". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Tribute; honor, tribute; warrior. intelligent. popular as a first name in australia; field of combat. from the place name caen. popular as a first name in australia; putting together; money. surname; beautiful. popular as a first name in australia

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Kane

Very rare in US records

What does Kane mean?

Kane is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Tribute; honor, tribute; warrior. intelligent. popular as a first name in australia; field of combat. from the place name caen. popular as a first name in australia; putting together; money. surname; beautiful. popular as a first name in australia".

Is Kane a rare name?

Yes. Kane does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Kane

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Kane means "Tribute; honor, tribute; warrior. intelligent. popular as a first name in australia; field of combat. from the place name caen. popular as a first name in australia; putting together; money. surname; beautiful. popular as a first name in australia" — these names share that spirit.