Fair-haired or bridge-dweller
Bain is a name with two primary etymological paths. In its Gaelic and Scottish roots, it is a variant of Bean, meaning 'fair' or 'white.' Alternatively, it can function as an English occupational surname for someone who lived near or worked at a bath or bridge.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Bain in 2025.
The son of Bard the Bowman and later King of Dale · The Hobbit
The mysterious leader and contractor for the Payday Gang · Payday: The Heist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
