How to say it
KANE
keɪn
Masculine
Kane
Warrior; beautiful
What it means
A name with several roots: the Irish surname for 'battle' or 'warrior,' the Welsh for 'beautiful,' and the Japanese for 'gold.'
Kane pulls from several places. It is an anglicized Irish surname from Ó Catháin, tied to a word for 'battle' or 'warrior,' a Welsh name meaning 'beautiful,' and a Japanese word for 'gold' or 'metal.' The biblical Cain shares the sound but not the spelling. Wrestling and gaming villains give it an edge. One strong syllable.
How to spell Kane
The standard spelling is Kane. Common variants include Kayne, Cane, Kaine, but Kane is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #319 in 2018, currently #451 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
Distinct from the biblical Cain.
- Pronunciation
Rhymes with rain: KAYN.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Harry Kane English footballer and record goalscorer for England's national team
Spelling variants
- Kayne
- Cane
- Kaine
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Common questions
- What does the name Kane mean?
- A name with several roots: the Irish surname for 'battle' or 'warrior,' the Welsh for 'beautiful,' and the Japanese for 'gold.'
- What does Kane mean in Irish?
- In Irish, Kane means "Warrior; beautiful." Kane pulls from several places. It is an anglicized Irish surname from Ó Catháin, tied to a word for 'battle' or 'warrior,' a Welsh name meaning 'beautiful,' and a Japanese word for 'gold' or 'metal.' The biblical Cain shares the sound but not the spelling. Wrestling and gaming villains give it an edge. One strong syllable.
- How do you pronounce Kane?
- Kane is pronounced keɪn. Say it as KANE, with the stress on the "kane" syllable.
- How do you spell Kane?
- The standard spelling is Kane. Common spelling variants include Kayne, Cane, Kaine.
- Is Kane a boy or girl name?
- Kane is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Kane?
- Kane ranked #451 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.