Kane

Kane is a name used as both a surname and a given name. It is found in many English-speaking countries, including Ireland, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The surname Kane has several independent origins and can be an Anglicized form of different Gaelic names as well as a later English surname. As a given name, Kane has gained popularity in recent decades.

Notable people and characters associated with the name include Charles Foster Kane, the fictional newspaper magnate and central figure in Orson Welles's film Citizen Kane (1941); Glenn Jacobs, an American professional wrestler who performs under the ring name Kane; and Kane Brown (born 1993), an American country singer.

Places named Kane include Kane, Pennsylvania, a borough that serves as the county seat of Cameron County, and Kane County, Illinois, a county west of Chicago. The name is also used for various geographic features and localities in other regions.

In popular culture, the name Kane appears in a range of works beyond the film, including literature and video games, where it is often chosen for fictional characters or as a surname for antagonists or protagonists. The usage of Kane in both real and fictional contexts reflects its broad appeal as a concise, easily recognizable name.