Cairo vs Kingston

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 #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Cairo Rank #356

Kingston Rank #178

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #356 for Cairo.

Is Cairo or Kingston more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Kingston mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Cairo and Kingston boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.