Cody vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cody

Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #289
Total SSA Count: 1,161
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Cairo

Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #356
Total SSA Count: 944
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289

Cairo Rank #356

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #356 for Cairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Cairo more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cody and Cairo mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Cody and Cairo boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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