Harry vs Cain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Cain Rank #979

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Harry or Cain more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Harry and Cain mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harry and Cain boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Cain is primarily a boy name.