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Cairn
OriginScottish
Meaning"mound of rocks"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Cairn
In Scotland, a cairn is a heap of stones placed as a memorial or to support a beacon. This gives the name a rugged, timeless quality that is very appealing at present.
Cairn is also given to girls.
Pronounced KARN.
As of October 2026, Cairn ranked #5830 in US births in 1954 SSA.
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