Spear or battle; also a variant of Kane.
Cayne is a modern spelling variant of the name Kane, which has multiple origins. In its Gaelic roots, it means 'battle,' while its Hebrew associations relate to 'possession' or 'spear.' It is often chosen by parents looking for a sharp, single-syllable name with a contemporary edge.
Less common today
Cayne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,010 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A character in the video game series 'The Legend of Dragoon' Β· The Legend of Dragoon