Cairo vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cairo

Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Cairo Rank #356

Clay Rank #544

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Cairo or Clay more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Clay mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Cairo and Clay boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.