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Zane name meaning
First Name
50k
in the U.S.
since 1880
50k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Zane mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Zane
User Submitted Origins
English
48%
Hebrew
46%
African
3%
Welsh
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 people from South Africa and the United States agree the name Zane is of Hebrew origin and means "Gift from god".
- A user from Ohio, U.S. says the name Zane means "Gift of god".
- According to a user from Ohio, U.S., the name Zane is of African origin and means "Gods gift".
- A submission from Nebraska, U.S. says the name Zane means "It is the male version of Zanetta. It means God's Gift" and is of Spanish origin.
- According to 2 people from the United Kingdom and the United States, the name Zane is of Welsh origin and means "God is gracious".
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Zane means "Beautiful".
- According to a user from New Jersey, U.S., the name Zane means "Ice".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Zane means "Day of Emerald" and is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin.
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Zane is of English origin and means "Zae".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
- The usage seems to date from the American writer Zane Grey (1875-1939), born Pearl Zane Gray. It was the surname of his mother's family, of unknown meaning.
- Sometimes explained as a form of John because of the resemblance to Shane, or because Italian surnames such as Zanelli and Zanetto derive from the equivalent name Giovanni.
- A male given name transferred from the surname
Zane was also found in the following language(s): Italian and Latvian
Notable Persons Named Zane
Notable Persons Named Zane
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe is a radio host. Zane was given the name Alexander Zane Reid Lowe on August 7th, 1973 in Auckland.
Zane Grey
Zane Grey was a western (genre) novelist and dentist. Zane was given the name Pearl Zane Grey on January 31st, 1872 in Zanesville, Ohio. He breathed his last breath on October 23rd, 1939.
Zane Holtz
Zane Holtz is an actor, model (people), and model. He has had major accomplishments since 1992. Zane was given the name Zane-Ray Brodie Holtz on January 18th, 1987 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Lil Zane
Lil Zane is a hip hop music rapping and actor. He plays Vocals. His most notable accomplishments were from 1993 to present. Lil was given the name Zane Copeland, Jr. on July 11th, 1982 in Yonkers, New York. Lil is also known as Lil' Zane, Zane, and LZ Stunna.
Zane Townsend
Zane Townsend is a comics character.
Zane
Zane is an erotic literature writer. She was most prominent from 1997 to present. Zane was given the name Kristina Laferne Roberts .
- Zane BeadlesFootball Player
- Zane LampreyProducer
- Zane McIntyreHockey Player
- Zane Kirchner
- Zane Tetevano
- Zane JākobsoneAthlete
Notable Persons With the Last Name Zane
Notable Persons With the Last Name Zane
Billy Zane
Billy Zane is an actor and producer. He has had major accomplishments since 1985. Billy was given the name William George Zane, Jr. on February 24th, 1966 in Chicago. Billy is also known as Bill Zane.
Frank Zane
Frank Zane is a bodybuilder. Frank was born on June 28th, 1942 in Kingston, Pennsylvania.
Lisa Zane
Lisa Zane is a musician. She has had major accomplishments since 1984. Lisa was born on April 5th, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Lil Zane
Lil Zane is a hip hop music rapping and actor. He plays Vocals. His most notable accomplishments were from 1993 to present. Lil was given the name Zane Copeland, Jr. on July 11th, 1982 in Yonkers, New York. Lil is also known as Lil' Zane, Zane, and LZ Stunna.
Alex Zane
Alex Zane is a radio and television presenter. He was most prominent from 2000 to present. Alex was born on March 3rd, 1979 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
Zane
Zane is an erotic literature writer. She was most prominent from 1997 to present. Zane was given the name Kristina Laferne Roberts .
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Zane | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 76.86% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 1.83% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 9.58% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.21% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 5.34% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 5.19% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Zane
People with the last name Zane are most frequently White