Cairo vs Knox

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 #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Cairo Rank #356

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #356 for Cairo.

Is Cairo or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Knox mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Cairo and Knox boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.