Increase in wealth or ingenuity
Derived from the Middle English and Old French word 'gaigne', originally referring to profit or gain from cultivation. It likely began as a surname for a successful person or someone known for their cleverness and resourcefulness.
About 19 boys were named Gaines in 2025.
NFL defensive end
American historian and professor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
