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Cairo vs Kaleb

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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Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#278
Total SSA Count
1,221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cairo Rank #356
Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #356 for Cairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Kaleb mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cairo and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.

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