Cain vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Cain Rank #979

Colten Rank #899

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Cain or Colten more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Cain and Colten mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cain and Colten boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.