Cairo vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Cairo Rank #356

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #356 for Cairo.

Is Cairo or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Damien mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Cairo and Damien boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.