Cairo vs Rio

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 #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Cairo Rank #356

Rio Rank #517

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Cairo or Rio more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Rio mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Cairo and Rio boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.