What does Twain mean?

Twain as a boys' name is of Middle English origin, and the meaning of Twain is "divided in two". Made famous by American writer Mark Twain, who got his name from the calls of river boatmen. His original name was Samuel Clemens.

ENDS WITH -in

ASSOCIATED WITH famous, river

Variations

VARIANTS Twaine, Twayn

How popular is Twain?

Twain is an uncommonly occurring first name for men. Twain is an uncommon last name too for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Twain is alike in pronunciation to Tan, Teun, Thaine, Ton, Toon and Twan. Other recommended sound-alike names are Alain, Bain, Blain, Brain, Cain▲, Crain, Dain, Dewain, Duwain, Dwain, Ewin, Fain, Gawain, Gwin, Iain, Kain, Owain, Owin, Pain, Rain, Swain, Tait, Talin, Tarin, Tavin, Tevin▼, Tobin, Torin▲, Trai, Trail, Tynin, Wain and Zain▲. These names tend to be more frequently used than Twain.