Cairo vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Cairo Rank #356

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #356 for Cairo.

Is Cairo or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Sullivan mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cairo and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.