Emrys vs Cain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Welsh Celtic British

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Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Welsh American

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Emrys Rank #1,144

Cain Rank #979

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 vs #1144 for Emrys.

Is Emrys or Cain more popular?

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 compared to Emrys at #1144 in the United States.

What do Emrys and Cain mean?

Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin). Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emrys and Cain boy or girl names?

Emrys is primarily a boy name. Cain is primarily a boy name.