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King vs Kairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kairo

Boy #238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the victorious, the conqueror"

Origin: Arabic place name

Cultural Roots

American African American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#238
Total SSA Count
1,478
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

King Rank #343
Kairo Rank #238

Kairo is more popular, ranked #238 vs #343 for King.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is King or Kairo more popular?

Kairo is more popular, ranked #238 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Kairo mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Kairo means "the victorious, the conqueror" (Arabic place name origin).

Are King and Kairo boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Kairo is primarily a boy name.

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