Cain vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Welsh American

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Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Cain Rank #979

Duncan Rank #1,104

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Cain or Duncan more popular?

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Cain and Duncan mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cain and Duncan boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.