Little battler or son of the warrior
Kayne is a modern spelling variant of the Irish surname Kane, which is an anglicized form of Cathán. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'cath', meaning battle, often interpreted as 'little battler'. It is also occasionally linked to the French surname Quesne, meaning oak.
Less common today
Kayne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,419 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Australian professional rugby league player
Australian rules footballer
Australian television presenter
