Kane as a Male Name
Kane is most commonly a boy's name.
Parents choosing Kane for a boy get a name with a clear Irish (Anglicized Gaelic); also Welsh and Japanese homographs heritage and a well-established boy's usage. The name Kane means “(Irish) descendant of Cathan, 'little battler'; (Welsh) beautiful; (Japanese) gold/money” and is of Irish (Anglicized Gaelic); also Welsh and Japanese homographs origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Kayne, Cain, Kaine, Cathan.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Kane across all genders, see the complete Kane name meaning.
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Is Kane a boy's name?+
Kane is most commonly a boy's name. It means “(Irish) descendant of Cathan, 'little battler'; (Welsh) beautiful; (Japanese) gold/money” and is of Irish (Anglicized Gaelic); also Welsh and Japanese homographs origin.
What does Kane mean?+
Kane means “(Irish) descendant of Cathan, 'little battler'; (Welsh) beautiful; (Japanese) gold/money” and originates from Irish (Anglicized Gaelic); also Welsh and Japanese homographs.