Acquired or spear
Derived from the Hebrew word 'qayin', it is most famously associated with the first son of Adam and Eve. While it historically carries a heavy biblical weight, it is also linked to an Old English surname meaning 'spear' or 'artisan'.
About 185 boys were named Cain in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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