Cain vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Cain Rank #979

Cory Rank #1,097

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cain or Cory more popular?

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cain and Cory mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cain and Cory boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.