Cain vs Genesis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

✓ All Clear

Cain Rank #979

Genesis Rank #1,149

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 vs #1149 for Genesis.

Is Cain or Genesis more popular?

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 compared to Genesis at #1149 in the United States.

What do Cain and Genesis mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Cain and Genesis boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.