Cain vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Cain Rank #979

Harold Rank #991

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Cain or Harold more popular?

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Cain and Harold mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Cain and Harold boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.