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Kane vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kane

Boy #432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"battle, warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh Hawaiian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#432
Total SSA Count
731
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kane Rank #432
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #432 for Kane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kane or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Kane at #432 in the United States.

What do Kane and Paul mean?

Kane means "battle, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Kane and Paul boy or girl names?

Kane is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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