Zane: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Zane | Boys

Zane

Pronunciation: ZAYN (key)

Origin of the name Zane:

A variant form of John (God is gracious). The name was borne by author Zane Grey (1875 - 1939).

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Zayne

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Comments and insights on the name Zane: | Edit

My dad's name is Zane Gray...and yes, it's like the writer's name, lol...

Personal experiences with the name Zane: | Edit

My best friend's name.It is a horse rider type name for sure.My opinion: the best name that starts with z,it doesn't sound too out there.

Nicknames for Zane: | Edit

Zany(note: this nickname does not mean "crazy" as noted in the dictionaries.How it came to be thought of as "crazy" is a Punch and Judy type story. This clown in past-time Italy's nickname was something like Zany and therefor it came to "mean" crazy, when in reality it is just a nickname. It's important to clear that up for anyone who may not know the history), In-Zane, Z, Zane Zane

Meanings and history of the name Zane: | Edit

"God is Gracious" could be a form of John.Namesake Zane Grey.

Famous real-life people named Zane: | Edit

Zane Grey, author
Zane Lowe, DJ

Zane in song, story & screen: | Edit

Zane Lamprey, host of the television show "Three Sheets"
Popular character in the teen series Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

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Current Popularity of Zane by State

Global Popularity of the Name Zane

  • #99 in Australia (New South Wales)
  • #235 in United States
  • #333 in Canada (Alberta)