Kenneth vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Cairo Rank #356

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #356 for Cairo.

Is Kenneth or Cairo more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Cairo mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Kenneth and Cairo boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.