Cairo vs Kairo

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 #238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious, the conqueror"

Origin: Arabic place name

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Cairo Rank #356

Kairo Rank #238

Kairo is more popular, ranked #238 vs #356 for Cairo.

Is Cairo or Kairo more popular?

Kairo is more popular, ranked #238 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Kairo mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Kairo means "the victorious, the conqueror" (Arabic place name origin).

Are Cairo and Kairo boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Kairo is primarily a boy name.