Paine - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Paine \pa(i)-ne\ is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "countryman, rustic villager, peasant". Thomas Paine (18th century) was an influential political theorist during the American Revolution, and wrote "The Rights of Man" which supported the French Revolution.

Paine has 2 variant forms: Pain and Payne.

Baby names that sound like Paine are Bayne, Bain, Boine, Bane, Pino and Pawnee.

Paine 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 Paine. Click here to compare Paine with related baby names.