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Erick vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Erick Rank #333
Cairo Rank #356

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #356 for Cairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Cairo more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Erick and Cairo mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Erick and Cairo boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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