Cain vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Cain Rank #979

Foster Rank #1,077

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Cain or Foster more popular?

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Cain and Foster mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Cain and Foster boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.