Cayne vs Giles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayne

Boy #5,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"craftsman, smith"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,235
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cay, Caie, Caykins

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Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

Cultural Roots

English French Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,104
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gil, Giy, Giie

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Popularity Comparison

Cayne Rank #5,235
Giles Rank #5,104

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 vs #5235 for Cayne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cayne ___

  • Cayne James
  • Cayne Thomas
  • Cayne Alexander
  • Cayne Michael
  • Cayne David
  • Cayne Robert

Giles ___

  • Giles Henry
  • Giles William
  • Giles Edward
  • Giles Thomas
  • Giles Frederick
  • Giles Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cayne

Zane Blaine Drake Shea Quinn

If you choose Giles

Miles Hugo Ambrose Felix Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayne or Giles more popular?

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 compared to Cayne at #5235 in the United States.

What do Cayne and Giles mean?

Cayne means "craftsman, smith" (Hebrew origin). Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin).

Are Cayne and Giles boy or girl names?

Cayne is primarily a boy name. Giles is primarily a boy name.

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