Cayman
Meaning of Cayman
In contemporary Anglo-American usage, the masculine name Cayman, rendered phonetically as KAY-mən, presents an intriguing synthesis of toponymic and zoological derivations, stemming from the Spanish caimán—denoting a New World crocodilian—and denoting the British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean; this dual provenance imparts both a sense of primordial resilience and an understated cosmopolitan resonance. Statistical data from the United States indicate its enduring rarity, with 18 recorded births in 2024 (rank 906), and a fluctuating trajectory between ranks 692 and 923 since its sporadic appearance in the mid-1980s, thereby underscoring its character as an unconventional yet persistent choice. Analytically, Cayman’s appeal resides in the confluence of its balanced two-syllable phonology, which conforms to prevailing Anglo-American patterns for masculine names, and its multilayered cultural associations—encompassing natural fortitude, colonial heritage and modern financial prominence—rendering it a name that conveys both semantic depth and distinctive individuality.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KAY-mən (/ˈkeɪ.mən/)
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Notable People Named Cayman
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