Kane vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kane

Boy #432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battle, warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Kane Rank #432

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #432 for Kane.

Is Kane or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Kane at #432 in the United States.

What do Kane and Killian mean?

Kane means "battle, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kane and Killian boy or girl names?

Kane is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.