Cain
Meaning: “craftsman”
About the name Cain
Cain is a boy name with Hebrew roots, meaning “craftsman”.
It has a modern, unique, short & sweet feel. In 2025, Cain ranked #1142 for boys in the US, with 185 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2014. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Cain were boys.
Etymology
From Hebrew, meaning “craftsman”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Cain”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1142
- In 2015
- #743
- Babies in 2025
- 185
Popularity of Cain, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Cain
Cain is already short and sweet, so it doesn't usually get a nickname.
Names similar to Cain
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.