Kane vs Killian

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

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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

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Popularity Comparison

Kane Rank #432
Killian Rank #370

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kane ___

  • Kane James
  • Kane Alexander
  • Kane William
  • Kane Michael
  • Kane Thomas
  • Kane Joseph

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kane

Finn Rory Declan Sloane Maeve

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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