Anderson vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #357
Total SSA Count: 943
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Rocco Alijah Saint Brantley

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Cairo

Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #356
Total SSA Count: 944
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Rory Mack Prince Nash

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Popularity Comparison

Anderson Rank #357

Cairo Rank #356

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #357 for Anderson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anderson or Cairo more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Cairo mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Anderson and Cairo boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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