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Kayne

Quick answerKayne is a modern variant spelling of Kane, which derives from the Irish name Cain or the Hebrew name Kayin (קַיִן), meaning "tribute" or "spear" respectively depending on the source.

Irish/Hebrew · Boy · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,666
TrendStable
Peak year2008
Syllables1
OriginIrish/Hebrew
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 5
Global rank#375

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kayne

Kayne is a modern variant spelling of Kane, which derives from the Irish name Cain or the Hebrew name Kayin (קַיִן), meaning "tribute" or "spear" respectively depending on the source.

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Etymology

Kayne is a modern variant spelling of Kane, which derives from the Irish name Cain or the Hebrew name Kayin (קַיִן), meaning "tribute" or "spear" respectively depending on the source. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with Irish and Hebrew heritage connections, though it gained modern popularity as a contemporary spelling variation rather than through deep historical tradition.

Kayne currently ranks #2,666 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.

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