Cairo vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Cairo Rank #356

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #356 for Cairo.

Is Cairo or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Colin mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cairo and Colin boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.