What origin is the name Cein?

Cein comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cein a popular name?

Cein is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Cein does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Cein?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Cein — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Cein

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cein

Cein

Boy

irish

1 syllable

Cein is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish name that signifies something ancient or archaic, pointing toward long-standing tradition and history.".

The meaning of Cein is "An Irish name that signifies something ancient or archaic, pointing toward long-standing tradition and history." — a boy name of irish origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish name that signifies something ancient or archaic, pointing toward long-standing tradition and history.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cein

Very rare in US records

What does Cein mean?

Cein is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name that signifies something ancient or archaic, pointing toward long-standing tradition and history.".