Cairo vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Cairo Rank #356

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #356 for Cairo.

Is Cairo or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Colson mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Cairo and Colson boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.