Jay vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

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Jay Rank #397

Cairo Rank #356

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Cairo more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Cairo mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Jay and Cairo boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.