Caine vs Demarcus

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Caine Rank #2,259
Demarcus Rank #2,157

Demarcus is more popular, ranked #2157 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

Demarcus ___

  • Demarcus Anthony
  • Demarcus James
  • Demarcus Lamar
  • Demarcus Keith
  • Demarcus Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caine

Abel Declan Brennan Keane Rhys

If you choose Demarcus

Deshawn Amara Destiny Marcus Jasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caine or Demarcus more popular?

Demarcus is more popular, ranked #2157 compared to Caine at #2259 in the United States.

What do Caine and Demarcus mean?

Caine means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Demarcus means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Caine and Demarcus boy or girl names?

Caine is primarily a boy name. Demarcus is primarily a boy name.

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