Cain vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Cain Rank #979

Emery Rank #825

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Cain or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Cain and Emery mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Cain and Emery boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.