Vane - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Vane \v(a)-ne\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "banner". A device attached to a mast or flagpole to indicate the direction of the wind. An aristocratic family name in England.

Baby names that sound like Vane are Fane, Van and Vann. Other similar baby names are Bane, Dane, Zane, Vanek, Kane, Lane, Rane, Vale and Vance.

Vane is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Vane. Click here to compare Vane with related baby names.