Conner vs Cain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Welsh American

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Conner Rank #785

Cain Rank #979

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Conner or Cain more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Conner and Cain mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Conner and Cain boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Cain is primarily a boy name.