Blain - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Blain \b-lain\ is pronounced blayn. It is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "yellow". Anglicized form of the Gaelic personal name Bláán, derived from Gaelic "blá". May also possibly mean "slender" in Gaelic. Name of an early Celtic saint (sixth century). Magician David Blaine.

Blain has 4 variant forms: Blaine, Blane, Blaney and Blayne.

Baby names that sound like Blain are Baylen and Paulin.

Blain is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Blain. Click here to compare Blain with related baby names.