Caine vs Cornelius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caine

Boy #2,259 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,259
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cai, Cay, Caie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Caine Rank #2,259
Cornelius Rank #2,160

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #2259 for Caine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caine ___

  • Caine Edward
  • Caine Michael
  • Caine Thomas
  • Caine William
  • Caine Robert
  • Caine Alexander

Cornelius ___

  • Cornelius James
  • Cornelius Edward
  • Cornelius Augustus
  • Cornelius Henry
  • Cornelius William

Sibling Name Ideas

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Abel Declan Brennan Keane Rhys

If you choose Cornelius

Octavia Maximilian Beatrix Archibald Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caine or Cornelius more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Caine at #2259 in the United States.

What do Caine and Cornelius mean?

Caine means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin).

Are Caine and Cornelius boy or girl names?

Caine is primarily a boy name. Cornelius is primarily a boy name.

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