Back to Baby Names

Frederick vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#424
Total SSA Count
741
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Frederick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Similar Names

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Frederick Rank #424
Cairo Rank #356

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #424 for Frederick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederick or Cairo more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Cairo mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Frederick and Cairo boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons