Caine

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAYN /keɪn/High

Meaning: spear or acquired oneMedium

In 30 seconds: Caine is a variant of Cain or Kane meaning spear or acquired. A bold one-syllable name with biblical depth and action-hero associations.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Old English

Meaningspear or acquired one

U.S. rank (2025)#2487 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births54 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,104

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caine is a variant of Kane (Old English: spear/battle) or Cain (Hebrew: acquired). As a given name the -e ending softens its complex biblical resonances.

Caine has appeared in US birth records as a distinctive one-syllable masculine name.

Did you know? The TV series Kung Fu (1972–1975) featuring character Kwai Chang Caine made Caine one of the great martial arts names in American television.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name: Caine — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

KaneCainCayne

Nicknames

Cain

Famous Bearers

★Kwai Chang Caine (fictional)
Protagonist of the TV series Kung Fu (1972–1975), a Shaolin monk wandering the American Old West.

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Frequently Asked

What does Caine mean?

Caine means spear or acquired one.

How do you pronounce Caine?

Caine is pronounced KAYN (/keɪn/), with 1 syllable.

Is Caine a boy's name?

Yes, Caine is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Caine?

Hebrew/Old English; meaning via Cain/Kane well established.