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Ellis vs Kairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kairo

Boy #238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the victorious, the conqueror"

Origin: Arabic place name

Cultural Roots

American African American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#238
Total SSA Count
1,478
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Kairo Rank #238

Kairo is more popular, ranked #238 vs #273 for Ellis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Kairo more popular?

Kairo is more popular, ranked #238 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Kairo mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Kairo means "the victorious, the conqueror" (Arabic place name origin).

Are Ellis and Kairo boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Kairo is primarily a boy name.

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