Kane
Meaning
"battle, warrior"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #432
- Total SSA Count
- 731
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"battle, warrior"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
"the greatest"
Origin: Latin (Maximus)
Kane is more popular, ranked #432 vs #587 for Maximilian.
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Kane is more popular, ranked #432 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.
Kane means "battle, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).
Kane is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.