Cainan
US Popularity:8267
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Possession; To make a nest; Blacksmith
A boy’s name of Hebrew origin, Cainan is a biblical title that means “possession,” “to make a nest,” or “blacksmith.” Cainan was the father of Salah and is believed to have lived between the eras of Noah and Abraham. The Sefer ha-Yashar describes Cainan as “the possessor of great astrological wisdom.” No matter what star sign baby has, they'll be a wonderful addition to the world! If you’d like to honor your faith by gifting baby a biblical name, Cainan is a beautiful choice.
Cainan Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Cainan is currently #8267 in U.S. births
Boy:Cainan is currently #3879 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3879
in 2023
- 664
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Cainan, June 2023
Behind the Name, Kenan (1), December 2022
Ancient Hebrew Research Center, Cainan
Name Doctor, Cainan
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 359
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