Nils vs Kain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nils

Boy #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Boy #1,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nils Rank #4,894

Kain Rank #1,583

Kain is more popular, ranked #1583 vs #4894 for Nils.

Is Nils or Kain more popular?

Kain is more popular, ranked #1583 compared to Nils at #4894 in the United States.

What do Nils and Kain mean?

Nils means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin). Kain means "spear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nils and Kain boy or girl names?

Nils is primarily a boy name. Kain is primarily a boy name.