Keane vs Gaines

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keane

Boy #6,592 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cían

Irish English Scottish

15 High Risk

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Boy #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

English American French

✓ All Clear

Keane Rank #6,592

Gaines Rank #6,557

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 vs #6592 for Keane.

Is Keane or Gaines more popular?

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 compared to Keane at #6592 in the United States.

What do Keane and Gaines mean?

Keane means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cían origin). Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin).

Are Keane and Gaines boy or girl names?

Keane is primarily a boy name. Gaines is primarily a boy name.