Kane

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    Origin:
  • Gaelic: Battle, warrior
  • Japanese: Putting together, money; pronounced "kah-NAY"
Description:
Is your bouncing baby boy destined to be a warrior? Then consider Kane, which not only refers to the bad boy Cain in the Bible, but also means "little battler." Then there's also the classic film Citizen Kane, starring Orson Welles, which is thought by many to be one of the greatest American movies ever made. An added bonus (or deterrent): the name is still considered fairly unique, so your Kane may be the only one in his class.
Popularity:
How popular is Kane? Here's how many babies were named Kane over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Kaine   •   Kayne
Famous Namesakes:
Athlete Kane Davis, Actor Kane Hodder
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Glen Campbell
Syllables:
1
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