Cainan vs Gershon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cainan

Boy #3,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian American

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Boy #3,264 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"a stranger there"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

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Cainan Rank #3,322

Gershon Rank #3,264

Gershon is more popular, ranked #3264 vs #3322 for Cainan.

Is Cainan or Gershon more popular?

Gershon is more popular, ranked #3264 compared to Cainan at #3322 in the United States.

What do Cainan and Gershon mean?

Cainan means "spear" (Hebrew origin). Gershon means "a stranger there" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cainan and Gershon boy or girl names?

Cainan is primarily a boy name. Gershon is primarily a boy name.