Cain vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Welsh American

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Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Cain Rank #979

Gordon Rank #1,090

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Cain or Gordon more popular?

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Cain and Gordon mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Cain and Gordon boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.