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Cairo vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cairo

Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#356
Total SSA Count
944
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cairo Rank #356
Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #356 for Cairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Gavin mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Cairo and Gavin boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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