Harold vs Cain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harold Rank #991

Cain Rank #979

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Cain more popular?

Cain is more popular, ranked #979 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Cain mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harold and Cain boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Cain is primarily a boy name.