Kane name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Irish, Gaelic, Welsh, French and Celtic
Usage: Hindi, English, Irish, Japanese, Hawaiian, Welsh, Swedish, Old SwedishNorwegian, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: kayn
Meaning: Tribute, Warrior's Son, Bright, Battler, Fight and The Eastern Sky
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What does Kane mean?

Kane's meaning is Tribute, Warrior's Son, Bright, Battler, Little Battle or The Eastern Sky used for both sexes has its origin in Gaelic, Celtic, Old Irish, Welsh and French is mainly used in Japanese, English, Finnish, Old SwedishNorwegian, Hindi, Swedish, Danish, Irish, Welsh and Hawaiian.

Kane is version of Cathán. Cathán's meaning is Battle is originated from Old Irish is used largely in Irish. Kane is Swedish form of Kani.

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How do I pronounce Kane?

Two syllabled Kane is most commonly pronounced as kayn. kay-n is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Kane

Cain, Cathán, Cathan, Kani, Kaniel, Canee, Caine, Kan

Names that rhyme with Kane

How popular is the name Kane?

a popular name in United States having over 13418 recievers in 70 years of usage. Currently the name is hotter than ever, 1048 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 319th position.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 500 baby names 6 times Also, a popular name in England and Wales with over 6733 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

When at its peak in 2000, the moniker grabbed the 93rd spot and 607 baby boys were given the name. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 5 times

Kane is a familiar baby name in New South Wales during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 1990, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 100 on boy names chart when 75 babies were given the name Kane. The given name is an uncommon baby name in Ireland still in use today.

Over 107 people have been named Kane in Ireland. In Belgium, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2004. Kane is a rare baby name in New South Wales, chances of it being still in use are very slim.

Kane is a common name in Japan, Ivory Coast, Australia, Niger, England, India and Mali while somewhat familiar name in New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Burkina Faso, Canada, Philippines, China, Indonesia, Ghana, DR Congo and Senegal.

As per our estimate, over 20000 babies have been bestowed Kane around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202339979200
2022360907152155
202132999300
202033896000
2019334999124157
2018319105300
201735394300
201640279200
201542871600
201447859400
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Kane in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands51112455
Finland30000

Here's what numbers has to say about Kane

You want to be surrounded by great minds that talk about ideas, achievements and changing the world. Leave aside your religion and mix with people from different cultures and races. People always leave the hard lifting to you because they know you are going to take care of everything. You solve problems systematically and diplomatically. You are truthful and prefer the cold truth over warm lies.

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  •  Merlon - Meaning of Merlon is Small Falcon and Dune is originated from Celtic is bestowed upon both sexes. Merlon is derivation of Merlin.
  •  Donny - Donny's meaning is World Mighty or The Gift used for both boys and girls which is used in Danish and Norwegian is originated from Irish and Gaelic
  •  Dùbhghlas - The boy name Dùbhghlas means "Green, Blue 2) Old Irish Glas = Stream 3) Old Irish Glas = Water or Dark 2) Old Irish Dubh = Black 3) Old Irish Dubh = Dark Blue" came from Celtic

Middle names for Kane

Just in case, you don't know what to pair with Kane, we've got you covered with these familiar and appealing middle names.

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Famous people named Kane

  • Kane O'Hara, Irish composer and playwright
  • Kane, American professional wrestler, actor, businessman
  • Kane Gang, pop trio
  • Kane Hodder, American actor, stuntman, and author
  • Kane Roberts, American heavy metal guitarist best
  • Kane Davis, former Major League Baseball pitcher
  • Kane Johnson, former Australian rules footballer and former captain of the Richmond Football Club and dual premiership winner with the Adelaide Crows
  • Kane & Abel, American hip hop duo formed by twin brothers Daniel and David Garcia that were
  • Kane Tenace, Australian rules footballer
  • Kane, Dutch pop rock band
  • Kane Webber, Australian professional golfer
  • Kane Cornes, former professional Australian rules footballer
  • Kane, American country rock, southern rock
  • Kane Kosugi, Kane kept his real name in the movie
  • Kane Cleal, Australian rugby league footballer
  • Kane Hodder, hardcore/indie rock band formed in 2002,
  • Kane Ferris, New Zealand rugby league player
  • Kane Ashcroft, English footballer who played for York City
  • Kane Bentley, rugby league footballer
  • Kane Thompson, New Zealand rugby union player

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
  7. Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
  8. NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names
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