Kane

Meaning of Kane

Kane means "tribute" or "warrior." It can also mean "little battler."

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

Popularity of Kane

Kane has cooled off, slipping to #451 in 2025, down from a peak of #319 in 2018.

Notable people named Kane

• Kane Hodder
  Horror actor, stuntman
• Glenn Jacobs
  Professional wrestler, "Kane"
• Harry Kane
  English professional footballer
• Bob Kane
  Batman creator, comic artist
• Big Daddy Kane
  American rapper, actor

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Questions about the name Kane

What does the name Kane mean?

Kane means kane means "tribute" or "warrior." it can also mean "little battler.", and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kane?

In 2025, Kane ranked #451 for boys, down from #431 the year before.

When was Kane most popular?

Kane peaked at #319 in 2018.