Hebrew · boy
Cain
A distinctive name with a calm, steady presence.
Meaning
Spear; acquired, from the Hebrew
Cain is a rare boy name with Hebrew roots. In 2024, 230 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #974 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans short — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.
About Hebrew names
Hebrew names are among the oldest still in everyday use, carried from the Bible into nearly every Western language. Many contain el or yah, ancient references to God, so names like Daniel, Elijah, and Michael are quietly small sentences. Alongside them run gentler meanings — Hannah's grace, David's belovedness — which helps explain why these names never really leave the rotation.
Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.
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