Zane (pronounce /ˈzeɪn/ "zayn" ) is a word that has its roots in both Arabic and Hebrew meaning "God is Gracious". It is a common name for both males and females in Arabic speaking countries. It is common in the United States as a given name and surname. It may also be a variant of John in English. Zane has 3 variant forms in written English: Zain, Zaine and Zayne. According to Babynames.com 1259 have ZANE on their Favorite Name List, 120 have this name, 140 wish they had this name and 341 gave this name to their child. It has been rated 4/5 stars.