Alec vs Cain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alec Rank #880

Cain Rank #979

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Alec or Cain more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Alec and Cain mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Cain boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Cain is primarily a boy name.