Shaun vs Kain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #1,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shaun Rank #1,568

Kain Rank #1,583

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1583 for Kain.

Is Shaun or Kain more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Kain at #1583 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Kain mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Kain means "spear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shaun and Kain boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Kain is primarily a boy name.