Cairo vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Cairo Rank #356

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #356 for Cairo.

Is Cairo or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Ellis mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Cairo and Ellis boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.