Cain vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Cain Rank #979

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Cain or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Cain and Murphy mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Cain and Murphy boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.