Cain vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Cain Rank #979

Gary Rank #1,133

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Cain or Gary more popular?

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Cain and Gary mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cain and Gary boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.