Cain vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cain Rank #979

Avi Rank #846

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Cain or Avi more popular?

Avi is more popular, ranked #846 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Cain and Avi mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cain and Avi boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.