Kairo vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kairo

Boy #238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious, the conqueror"

Origin: Arabic place name

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Kairo Rank #238

Jay Rank #397

Kairo is more popular, ranked #238 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Kairo or Jay more popular?

Kairo is more popular, ranked #238 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Kairo and Jay mean?

Kairo means "the victorious, the conqueror" (Arabic place name origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Kairo and Jay boy or girl names?

Kairo is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.