Cain vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cain Rank #979

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Cain or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Cain and Ira mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cain and Ira boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.