Cain vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Cain Rank #979

Alec Rank #880

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

Is Cain or Alec more popular?

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

What do Cain and Alec mean?

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

Are Cain and Alec boy or girl names?

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