Ariel vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

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Ariel Rank #512

Cairo Rank #356

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Ariel or Cairo more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Cairo mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Ariel and Cairo boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.