Zane

Meaning of Zane

Zane is a name that often means "God is gracious." It can also be a short form of names like John.

Zane has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zane

Zane has cooled off, slipping to #324 in 2025, down from a peak of #199 in 2018.

Notable people named Zane

• Zane Malik
  Singer, former One Direction member
• Zane Lamprey
  Comedian and TV host
• Zane Holtz
  Actor (From Dusk Till Dawn)
• Zane Smith
  NASCAR Truck Series driver
• Zane Huett
  Actor (Undrafted)

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Questions about the name Zane

What does the name Zane mean?

Zane means zane is a name that often means "god is gracious." it can also be a short form of names like john, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Zane?

In 2025, Zane ranked #324 for boys, down from #305 the year before.

When was Zane most popular?

Zane peaked at #199 in 2018.