Cain vs Emrys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Welsh American

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Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Welsh Celtic British

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Cain Rank #979

Emrys Rank #1,144

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 vs #1144 for Emrys.

Is Cain or Emrys more popular?

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 compared to Emrys at #1144 in the United States.

What do Cain and Emrys mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Cain and Emrys boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Emrys is primarily a boy name.