Cairo vs Cyrus

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 #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Cairo Rank #356

Cyrus Rank #255

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #356 for Cairo.

Is Cairo or Cyrus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Cyrus mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Cairo and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.