Cain vs Mael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

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Cain Rank #979

Mael Rank #1,060

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 vs #1060 for Mael.

Is Cain or Mael more popular?

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 compared to Mael at #1060 in the United States.

What do Cain and Mael mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Cain and Mael boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.