Caian

At a Glance

Origin

Uncertain (possibly a variant of Caius/Gaius)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

KY-anListen

Caian is a boy's name with a clean, modern feel, pronounced KY-an (IPA /ˈkaɪən/). Its origin isn't pinned down, though it's sometimes considered a variant of Caius or Gaius. You may come across the claim that it means 'rejoice' as a form of Gaius, but that traces back to Wiktionary's entry for a Cambridge Caius College alumnus rather than an independent given-name meaning, so it isn't confirmed for this exact spelling.

Meaning & Origin of Caian

Origin: uncertain (possibly a variant of Caius/Gaius).

A common claim: Said to mean 'rejoice,' as a form of Gaius. Actually: Wiktionary only attests this spelling as a term for an alumnus of Cambridge's Caius College, not as an independent given name, so the 'rejoice' meaning doesn't apply to this exact form.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Caian

Popularity of Caian

Caian does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.

Names Like Caian

These names share Caian’s style, era or origin.

• Amias
• Caius
• Creed
• Fidel
• Gus
• Kruz

FAQ

What does the name Caian mean?

Said to mean ‘rejoice,’ as a form of Gaius. Wiktionary only attests this spelling as a term for an alumnus of Cambridge’s Caius College, not as an independent given name, so the ‘rejoice’ meaning doesn’t apply to this exact form.

How do you pronounce Caian?

Caian is pronounced KY-an (IPA: /ˈkaɪən/).

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