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Edwin vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
850
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Edwin Rank #383
Cairo Rank #356

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #383 for Edwin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwin or Cairo more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Cairo mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Edwin and Cairo boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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