Neil vs Cain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Welsh American

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Neil Rank #866

Cain Rank #979

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Neil or Cain more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Neil and Cain mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Neil and Cain boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Cain is primarily a boy name.