Cain Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cain Name at a Glance

Name	Cain
Meaning	Spear; possessed. In the Bible Cain was the first murderer having killed his brother Abel in a fit of jealousy.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cain Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cain means “Spear; possessed. In the Bible Cain was the first murderer having killed his brother Abel in a fit of jealousy”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cain Name Origin

Our database records Cain under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cain a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cain is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cain

When considering Cain for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.