Cairo vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Cairo Rank #356

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #356 for Cairo.

Is Cairo or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and King mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Cairo and King boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.