Cairo vs Sterling

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 #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Cairo Rank #356

Sterling Rank #373

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Cairo or Sterling more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Sterling mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Cairo and Sterling boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.